Chisholm Ridge Elementary - YMCA

8301 RUNNING RIVER LN, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County

54cited violations

14serious

30inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 50
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 02:40 PM-06:00 PM
Phone: (817) 822-4902
Regulated since: Feb 8, 2006
HHSC IDs: Operation 278625 · number 852210- 4010
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 4
Other 24

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	20	4	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8)
2024	12	2	Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2022	12	6	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (8)
2021	10	2	Safety & premises (2), Other (8)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the time of the inspection the caregiver did not know the designated program director. The caregiver named a different person as being their program director that is assigned to different sites.
  
  HHSC 744.1005(a)(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection it was found that the previously established responsibilities for the program director are not being followed by the program director assigned to the site. The staff at the site stated a different person was their program director.
  
  HHSC 744.1005(b) — Director Responsibilities - Submit and Follow Written Plan of Responsibilities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Other
  At the time of the visit the most recent inspection form was not posted. The currently posted inspection is from 2025. There has been at least 1 inspection in 2026.
  
  HHSC 744.401(2) — Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the time of the inspection the caregiver did not know the designated program director. The caregiver named a different person as being their program director that is assigned to different sites.
  
  HHSC 744.1005(a)(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Other
  At the time of the inspection it was found that the previously established responsibilities for the program director are not being followed by the program director assigned to the site. The staff at the site stated a different person was their program director.
  
  HHSC 744.1005(b) — Director Responsibilities - Submit and Follow Written Plan of Responsibilities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Other
  At the time of the visit the most recent inspection form was not posted. The currently posted inspection is from 2025. There has been at least 1 inspection in 2026.
  
  HHSC 744.401(2) — Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  At the time of the visit an epi pen in the first aid kit had expired in November of 2025.
  
  HHSC 744.2659 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
- Staff background & training Serious
  At the time of the inspection 2 persons were present for more than 5 days of care without a background check at the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  At the time of the visit an epi pen in the first aid kit had expired in November of 2025.
  
  HHSC 744.2659 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
- Staff background & training Serious
  At the time of the inspection 2 persons were present for more than 5 days of care without a background check at the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 9, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  At the time of records review 1 of the 3 staff records reviewed did not have the 2985 Affidavit form signed by the caregiver.
  
  HHSC 744.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 9, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  At the time of records review 1 of the 3 staff records reviewed did not have the 2985 Affidavit form signed by the caregiver.
  
  HHSC 744.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Staff background & training
  Through the course of the investigation it was found that two caregivers present did not have orientation to the site that would have helped them better handle an incident of a child having a serious injury.
  
  HHSC 744.1303(4) — Orientation-Handling Emergencies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Other Serious
  It was found through the investigation that during active play a child ran into a wall, fracturing one wrist and breaking the other, and was not provided basic first aid for the injuries.
  
  HHSC 744.2577(2) — Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Safety & premises
  It was found through the investigation that the group was displaced from their normal class area and did not have immediate access to the first aid kit when a serious injury occurred.
  
  HHSC 744.2751 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Records & paperwork
  Based on information obtained through the investigation, it was found that caregivers at the site did not have access to the electronic records. The paper files at the site were not updated to reflect added persons to the authorized pick up list for a child.
  
  HHSC 744.805(2) — Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Staff background & training
  Through the course of the investigation it was found that two caregivers present did not have orientation to the site that would have helped them better handle an incident of a child having a serious injury.
  
  HHSC 744.1303(4) — Orientation-Handling Emergencies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Other Serious
  It was found through the investigation that during active play a child ran into a wall, fracturing one wrist and breaking the other, and was not provided basic first aid for the injuries.
  
  HHSC 744.2577(2) — Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Safety & premises
  It was found through the investigation that the group was displaced from their normal class area and did not have immediate access to the first aid kit when a serious injury occurred.
  
  HHSC 744.2751 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
- Records & paperwork
  Based on information obtained through the investigation, it was found that caregivers at the site did not have access to the electronic records. The paper files at the site were not updated to reflect added persons to the authorized pick up list for a child.
  
  HHSC 744.805(2) — Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 24, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The CPR/First Aid of caregiver is not current.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(a) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was a change in site director and the operation did not notify licensing within 5 days after change.
  
  HHSC 744.303(4) — Report Change in Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Records & paperwork
  A file reviewed does not have the begin and end date of employment for caregiver.
  
  HHSC 744.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Staff background & training
  A file reviewed did not have annual training records available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 24, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The CPR/First Aid of caregiver is not current.
  
  HHSC 744.1315(a) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Supervision & ratios
  There was a change in site director and the operation did not notify licensing within 5 days after change.
  
  HHSC 744.303(4) — Report Change in Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Records & paperwork
  A file reviewed does not have the begin and end date of employment for caregiver.
  
  HHSC 744.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
- Staff background & training
  A file reviewed did not have annual training records available for review.
  
  HHSC 744.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The caregivers were unable to maintain physical proximity to all children.
  
  HHSC 744.1205(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
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-27.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not practice the lock down drill 4 times in the school year. This was corrected at inspection when the operation practiced a lockdown while licensing was present.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history
May 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The caregivers were unable to maintain physical proximity to all children.
  
  HHSC 744.1205(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
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-27.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not practice the lock down drill 4 times in the school year. This was corrected at inspection when the operation practiced a lockdown while licensing was present.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The Program Director did not ensure all staff fulfill their assignments and responsibilities.
  
  HHSC 744.1005(a)(5) — Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Other Serious
  A caregiver was unable to keep the children under control. The caregiver said she wouldn't be able to keep the children under control even if she ask them to stop.
  
  HHSC 744.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Other
  Children were waiting for 20 to 25 minutes before going to play outside. As a results children were observed out of control.
  
  HHSC 744.2002(9) — Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Children were allowed to play on the monkey bars.
  
  HHSC 744.3105(a)(2) — Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The Program Director did not ensure all staff fulfill their assignments and responsibilities.
  
  HHSC 744.1005(a)(5) — Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Other Serious
  A caregiver was unable to keep the children under control. The caregiver said she wouldn't be able to keep the children under control even if she ask them to stop.
  
  HHSC 744.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Other
  Children were waiting for 20 to 25 minutes before going to play outside. As a results children were observed out of control.
  
  HHSC 744.2002(9) — Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - No Long Waiting Periods
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Children were allowed to play on the monkey bars.
  
  HHSC 744.3105(a)(2) — Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child had an accident while in care, caregiver unable to provide details of the accident.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Other
  It was observed the children out of control, children were running around, getting on tables and jumping off a stage located in the care area. As a result, a child had an accident while in care.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child had an accident while in care, caregiver unable to provide details of the accident.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Other
  It was observed the children out of control, children were running around, getting on tables and jumping off a stage located in the care area. As a result, a child had an accident while in care.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Caregivers were observed unable to control the children, the children were waking around, running and unable to get in line without a caregiver raise her voice or threating them to call the parents.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Other Serious
  It was observed a caregiver yelling at the children in order to get their attention or keep them under control.
  
  HHSC 744.2105(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Safety & premises
  The program has not practice a Fire Drill during the year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Other
  The program has not practice a Sheltering Drill during the year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(2) — Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Other
  The program has not practice a Lockdown drill during the year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Caregivers were observed unable to control the children, the children were waking around, running and unable to get in line without a caregiver raise her voice or threating them to call the parents.
  
  HHSC 744.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Other Serious
  It was observed a caregiver yelling at the children in order to get their attention or keep them under control.
  
  HHSC 744.2105(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-18. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Safety & premises
  The program has not practice a Fire Drill during the year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Other
  The program has not practice a Sheltering Drill during the year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(2) — Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Other
  The program has not practice a Lockdown drill during the year.
  
  HHSC 744.3559(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-29. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Chisholm Ridge Elementary - YMCA, 8301 RUNNING RIVER LN, Fort Worth, TX 76131-5436 (operation ID 278625, operation number 852210- 4010), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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