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YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus

3202 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77904
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2025

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About YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus

YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus is a licensed child care center in Victoria, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 10, 2025, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffExperienced full-time teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (camera systems installed, so you can view your child while in our care)
Assistance it acceptsCCS
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Victoria County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Victoria County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$103

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1823325- 10651
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Mosquito spray was accessible to children in the toddler room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver was observed using their cell phone that was not related to childcare activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 12 month old child was mixed with a group of children outside that were 3 years of age. The age gap between the 12 month old and the 3 years olds was 30 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “1 electrical outlet was not covered in the toddler room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

  3. Jul 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “A caregiver placed a 4 year old child in time out for 8 minutes. The child should have only been time out for 4 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “A caregiver told a child that if the child smashes their finger that they would not get an ice and proceeded to place the child in time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “8 electrical outlets were not covered through out the facility. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the cleaning supplies.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

  4. Jul 1, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “One out of ten employee lacked pre service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “One out of ten caregivers did not have orientation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Three out of ten employee record lacked a notarized employee affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      “One out of ten employee files lacked current CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant 12m-24m. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver covered the outlet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “At the arrival of the operation, there was a 15 month old child mixed with a 5 year old child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One out of ten employee files lacked current first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

  5. Jun 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not have first aid certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids

      “During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not wear gloves while handling an injury involving blood.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

  6. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “One classroom with 18 children present did not have their cots labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two out of 4 infants feeding schedules were not updated for the month of December.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026

  8. Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The outdoor fence had large gaps at the bottom where children could leave the playground. There was a hole in the ground that is a tripping hazard. Their was not a barrier around the AC unit which is accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink

      “There was not a sink in the second infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus

Is YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 10, 2025.

When was YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 21 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 575-0511 to ask.

What is YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus' phone number?

(361) 575-0511.

Where is YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus?

3202 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77904. The nearest other daycare we list is KidVersity, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).