Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77044
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited YMCA @ Lakeshore Elementary for 5 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 744.1301 (2 times, most recently Jan 10, 2024).
The state lists YMCA @ Lakeshore Elementary as serving school-age children, open 02:30 PM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: After School Care, Snacks Provided. Program type: Before/After School Program.
Of the 5 violations at YMCA @ Lakeshore Elementary, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 2 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1 | 20% |
| Medium High | 2 | 40% |
| Medium | 2 | 40% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
YMCA @ Lakeshore Elementary had 5 violations in five years, fewer than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 0.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at YMCA @ Lakeshore Elementary in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 744.1301 Medium High | 2 | New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete eight hours of pre-service training within 90 days and before being counted in the ratio, unless exempt. Caregivers and directors must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (15 hours for caregivers and site directors, 20 for program or operation directors), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Jan 10, 2024 · first: Jan 10, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 521 | None |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Inspection | 537 | 2 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Inspection | 525 | 2 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Inspection | 500 | 1 |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Inspection | 640 | None |
One rule cited at YMCA @ Lakeshore Elementary changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection
There was no monthly inspection of the playground for the month of November.
Official text of rule 744.3113
Medium · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection
In the state book, the most recent inspection form was from 2021.
In plain English: The program must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, its emergency evacuation diagram, and required phone numbers. It must also post each group's activity plan and the daily menu when they apply, and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
High · Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection
During the inspection, the Operational Policies did not have the following information: Hours, days and months of operation Procedures for dispensing medication Procedures for parents to review a copy of the Licensing Report and how parents may access Minimum Standards online Procedures for Supporting Inclusive Services
In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text
Medium High · Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection
One caregiver present at the operation did not have an up to date CPR and First Aid Certificate.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Jan 10, 2023 · Inspection
1 out of 2 staff files did not have the required 15 hours of annual training available.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
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This page reports the state’s records for YMCA @ Lakeshore Elementary; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).