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YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus

1600 N Sarah Dewitt Dr Ste 200, Gonzales, TX 78629
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2026
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About YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus

YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus is a licensed child care center in Gonzales, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2026, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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

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Gonzales 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 ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1830803
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “An older infant had their training cup next to them on their nap mat at naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  3. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 30, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted, inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when a child was found in the classroom unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026

  5. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation did not have a posted CPSC form.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster

      “The operation did not have the parent notification poster posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was found with an injury on 4/13/26 and parent was not notified of the injury until the following day on 4/14/26.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026

  10. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “During inspection, a caregiver who did not have an active background check was present in a classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver placed a blanket over the children's heads during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026

  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “One out of the five toilets was not in working condition.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

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 ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus

Is YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2026.

When was YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus care for?

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

Does YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 445-1219 to ask.

What is YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus' phone number?

(830) 445-1219.

Where is YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus?

1600 N Sarah Dewitt Dr Ste 200, Gonzales, TX 78629. The nearest other daycare we list is Gonzales YMCA After School Program, 0.9 miles away.

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