YMCA Elc Preschool Gonzales Campus

1600 N SARAH DEWITT DR STE 200, Gonzales, TX 78629 · Gonzales County

16cited violations

4serious

24inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 74
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Pamela Smith
Phone: (830) 445-1219
Regulated since: Feb 20, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1524841 · number 1830803
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 6
Staff background & training 4
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	16	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (4), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  An older infant had their training cup next to them on their nap mat at naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  An older infant had their training cup next to them on their nap mat at naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted, inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when a child was found in the classroom unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(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 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted, inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when a child was found in the classroom unsupervised.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(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 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 12, 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
May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have the parent notification poster posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a posted CPSC form.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have the parent notification poster posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a posted CPSC form.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was found with an injury on 4/13/26 and parent was not notified of the injury until the following day on 4/14/26.
  
  HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was found with an injury on 4/13/26 and parent was not notified of the injury until the following day on 4/14/26.
  
  HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  During inspection, a caregiver who did not have an active background check was present in a classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  During inspection, a caregiver who did not have an active background check was present in a classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-24.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver placed a blanket over the children's heads during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver placed a blanket over the children's heads during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One out of the five toilets was not in working condition.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One out of the five toilets was not in working condition.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history

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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 YMCA ELC Preschool Gonzales Campus, 1600 N SARAH DEWITT DR STE 200, Gonzales, TX 78629-2714 (operation ID 1524841, operation number 1830803), 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.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.