YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary
7420 LA VISTA DR, Dallas, TX 75214 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 03:00 PM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (469) 902-9076
- Regulated since
- Apr 20, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1156284 · number 1548063
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff member did not have current certification in CPR and 1st aid.
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 2025-06-09. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Other
During the annual inspection, it was observed that children exhibited disruptive behavior in the cafeteria. This behavior included running, throwing toys, taking items from other children, and shouting.
HHSC 744.2001 — Planned Activities for Children in Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
CCR was not informed about the change in site director, who was appointed in April 2025
HHSC 744.303(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-15.
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Other
The center did not have the most recent inspection form.
HHSC 744.401(2) — Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment in their methods of redirecting a child's behavior. In an effort to manage the child's biting behavior, the caregiver pretended to bite the child as part of their interaction.
HHSC 744.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down and did not make themselves available to intervene when informed that a child was continuing to bite another child on the playground.
HHSC 744.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other Serious
The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. Children are being yelled at attempts to correct their behavior.
HHSC 744.2105(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Other Serious
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The medication supplied to the center for emergency purposes was not contained in its original packaging.
HHSC 744.2655(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-24. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Safety & premises
One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-24. Correction verified 2024-09-23.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection, 3 children had food allergies and an emergency plan was not observed in their files.
HHSC 744.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One child's file did not have physician information or a medical facility address.
HHSC 744.605(11) — Required Admission Information-Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-21.
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Other
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Mar 8, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Safety & premises
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