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YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary

2300 Mills Branch Dr, Kingwood, TX 77345
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
1997
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About YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary

YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary is a licensed child care center in Kingwood, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 1997, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:20 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday3:20 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday3:20 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday3:20 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday3:20 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 @ Shadow Forest Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1997
License number
#524060- 2729
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.303(4) - Report Change in Director

      “It was found that site director changes were made end of March and CCR was not notified.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

  2. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 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

      “One out of six child files reviewed did not have the food allergy plan for a diagnosed food allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

  3. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 22, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      744.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One staff's file reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit. Note: a picture was taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “In the first aid kit, the hand sanitizing wipes were expired. Note. the wipes were removed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      744.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “One staff's file reviewed did not have the staff employment date. Note: the employment date was added during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 @ Shadow Forest Elementary

Is YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 1997.

When was YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 @ Shadow Forest Elementary care for?

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

Does YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:20 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 250-1145 to ask.

What is YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary's phone number?

(346) 250-1145.

Where is YMCA @ Shadow Forest Elementary?

2300 Mills Branch Dr, Kingwood, TX 77345. The nearest other daycare we list is Amigos Little Learners, 0.7 miles away.

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