Walnut Grove Academy
4451 FM 1387, Midlothian, TX
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YMCA @ Longbranch Elementary is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 2008, for up to 80 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 2:45 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:45 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:45 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:45 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:45 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
YMCA @ Longbranch Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
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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744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
“One caregiver did not complete the required hands-on portion of training in pediatric CPR within 90 days of employment.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The site director stated that a fire drill was conducted in April 2026, but it was not documented. This was corrected during inspection with the site director documenting the drill as occurring on 4/13/26 at 4:00pm.”
Corrected during the visit
744.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child's record listed with a severe food allergy did not include a completed food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
744.2401(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar
“The operation is serving sweetened milk, chocolate milk, with their meal.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.2507(10) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were observed to be accessible to the children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Children were out of control multiple times during the inspection. Children were observed to run, fight, and do front flips in the cafeteria area.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.2005(b)(1) - Written Activity Plans - Identify Groups and Plan Dates
“The operation did not have a written activity plan. There was nothing to show what activities are to be done at a specific time and as a result after being in care for 2 hours all the children did was play on ipads and eat their meal.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation has not had a site director for more than a month.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.2421(a)(3) - Meal and Snack Service - Adult Supervision
“Caregivers were not supervising appropriately to stop cross contamination. Childdren were observed to be grabbing each others food, putting their feet on the table while eating, and the caregivers did not redirect the children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.2051(8) - Space and Equipment - System for Belongings
“There was no system for storing the children's belongings. All their backpacks and jackets were just thrown on a table on top of each other.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.2401(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
“Water was not served nor were the children asked if they wanted water to drink.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation no longer has a site director and CCR was not notified.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 2008.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 2:45 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.
(469) 902-9076.
6631 FM 1387, Midlothian, TX 76065. The nearest other daycare we list is Walnut Grove Academy, 1.6 miles away.