The Learning Experience Farmers Branch
12800 Josey Lane, Farmers Branch, TX
4.8· 71 reviews
YMCA @ Stark
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $175
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About YMCA @ Stark
YMCA @ Stark is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 23, 2023, for up to 150 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 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 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA @ Stark 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA @ Stark
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1750630
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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See all 17 visits
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.2801(a) - Release of Children
“Through investigation, it was determined that the operation released a child before the child's parent arrived.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Three child files were observed to be without food allergy plans.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Feb 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
“Two out of five files did not the physical face to face CPR/First Aid training available during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“3 staff out of 4 staff did not know how many children they were responsible for during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
“There was a total of 48 chidren (5 and older) at once under the care of 1 caregiver.”
Corrected during the visit
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with conditions was left alone outside to supervise a group of children that was assign to her.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
Show 7 earlier visits
Aug 11, 2023Visit1 rule cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“Former director was no longer appointed since 6/2/23. Child Care Regulations was notified on 8/4/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023
Mar 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.605(11) - Required Admission Information-Physician Information
“One of the ten children's records reviewed do not have physician information or emergency-care facility information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill has not been completed by the compliance date of 3/1.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
Feb 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
744.605(11) - Required Admission Information-Physician Information
“Two of the ten children's records reviewed do not have physician information or emergency-care facility information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
744.2507(10) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Chemicals are stored within children's reach.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills were not practiced for the months of September, October, December, and January.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
Dec 16, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Two children in care with doctor diagnosed food allergies did not have doctor signed allergy forms or medication accessible at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
Dec 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Two children in care with doctor diagnosed food allergies did not have doctor signed allergy forms or medication accessible at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022
Nov 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies
“Staff are unfamiliar with job responsibilities and are unaware of who the Program Director in charge is.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present with an inactive background check. This standard was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA @ Stark
Is YMCA @ Stark licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 23, 2023.
When was YMCA @ Stark last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA @ Stark had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 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.
How many children can YMCA @ Stark care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA @ Stark accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are YMCA @ Stark's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA @ Stark cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.
What is YMCA @ Stark's phone number?
(469) 902-9076.
Where is YMCA @ Stark?
12400 Josey Ln, Dallas, TX 75234. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience Farmers Branch, 0.3 miles away.