YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus
3202 SAM HOUSTON DR, Victoria, TX 77904 · Victoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kristen Bienek
- Phone
- (361) 575-0511
- Regulated since
- Oct 10, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1515392 · number 1823325- 10651
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (2), Other (16) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed using their cell phone that was not related to childcare activities.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
A 12 month old child was mixed with a group of children outside that were 3 years of age. The age gap between the 12 month old and the 3 years olds was 30 months.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Mosquito spray was accessible to children in the toddler room.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other
1 electrical outlet was not covered in the toddler room.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed using their cell phone that was not related to childcare activities.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
A 12 month old child was mixed with a group of children outside that were 3 years of age. The age gap between the 12 month old and the 3 years olds was 30 months.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Mosquito spray was accessible to children in the toddler room.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other
1 electrical outlet was not covered in the toddler room.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Other
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver told a child that if the child smashes their finger that they would not get an ice and proceeded to place the child in time.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver placed a 4 year old child in time out for 8 minutes. The child should have only been time out for 4 minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the cleaning supplies.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other
8 electrical outlets were not covered through out the facility. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other Serious
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver told a child that if the child smashes their finger that they would not get an ice and proceeded to place the child in time.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver placed a 4 year old child in time out for 8 minutes. The child should have only been time out for 4 minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the cleaning supplies.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
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Other
8 electrical outlets were not covered through out the facility. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten caregivers did not have orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten employee lacked pre service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten employee files lacked current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten employee files lacked current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
At the arrival of the operation, there was a 15 month old child mixed with a 5 year old child.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Other
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant 12m-24m. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver covered the outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-01.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten employee record lacked a notarized employee affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of ten caregivers did not have orientation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten employee lacked pre service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten employee files lacked current first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten employee files lacked current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
At the arrival of the operation, there was a 15 month old child mixed with a 5 year old child.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Other
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant 12m-24m. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver covered the outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-01.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten employee record lacked a notarized employee affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not have first aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Other
During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not wear gloves while handling an injury involving blood.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not have first aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Other
During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not wear gloves while handling an injury involving blood.
HHSC 746.3425(1) — Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two out of 4 infants feeding schedules were not updated for the month of December.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Other
One classroom with 18 children present did not have their cots labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two out of 4 infants feeding schedules were not updated for the month of December.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Other
One classroom with 18 children present did not have their cots labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Other
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was not a sink in the second infant room.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor fence had large gaps at the bottom where children could leave the playground. There was a hole in the ground that is a tripping hazard. Their was not a barrier around the AC unit which is accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was not a sink in the second infant room.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor fence had large gaps at the bottom where children could leave the playground. There was a hole in the ground that is a tripping hazard. Their was not a barrier around the AC unit which is accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-09. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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