Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
557 N. STATE HWY 19, Elkhart, TX 75839 · Anderson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 176
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tiffany Loyola
- Phone
- (903) 729-3139
- Regulated since
- Jan 24, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1415024 · number 1748878
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 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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May 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 21, 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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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present 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 2024-10-28. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present 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 2024-10-28. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a caregiver was left supervising a group of children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a caregiver was left supervising a group of children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed pushing a child when the child would not sit down. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling children's ears as a form of discipline and was observed by other caregivers pulling children's ears. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed pushing a child when the child would not sit down. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling children's ears as a form of discipline and was observed by other caregivers pulling children's ears. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not properly supervise the children she was responsible for when she left them alone unsupervised in a room.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify parents within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not properly supervise the children she was responsible for when she left them alone unsupervised in a room.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify parents within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-08. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Records & paperwork
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-08. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-08. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Records & paperwork
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-08. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show good judgment when she was utilizing a personal digital device while children were in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show good judgment when she was utilizing a personal digital device while children were in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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