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YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary

7420 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$175
year first permitted
2015

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About YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary

YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 2015, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $175 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 @ Eduardo Mata Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1548063
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

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  1. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.303(4) - Report Change in Director

      “CCR was not informed about the change in site director, who was appointed in April 2025”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.

      “Three staff member did not have current certification in CPR and 1st aid.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.

      “The center did not have the most recent inspection form.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      744.2001 - Planned Activities for Children in Care

      “During the annual inspection, it was observed that children exhibited disruptive behavior in the cafeteria. This behavior included running, throwing toys, taking items from other children, and shouting.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025

  4. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment in their methods of redirecting a child's behavior. In an effort to manage the child's biting behavior, the caregiver pretended to bite the child as part of their interaction.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      744.2105(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. Children are being yelled at attempts to correct their behavior.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down and did not make themselves available to intervene when informed that a child was continuing to bite another child on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  6. Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2655(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “The medication supplied to the center for emergency purposes was not contained in its original packaging.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

  7. Mar 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan

      “At the time of the inspection, 3 children had food allergies and an emergency plan was not observed in their files.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

  9. Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.605(11) - Required Admission Information-Physician Information

      “One child's file did not have physician information or a medical facility address.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022

  10. Mar 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2022

  3. Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary

Is YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 2015.

When was YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 @ Eduardo Mata Elementary care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.

What is YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary's phone number?

(469) 902-9076.

Where is YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary?

7420 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214. The nearest other daycare we list is Lumin Montessori Toddler Program, 0.4 miles away.

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