Ymcawf Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy
5001 BARTLEY DR, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 · Wichita County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 310
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Freddy Torres
- Phone
- (940) 855-2301
- Regulated since
- Nov 3, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 102474 · number 220446- 5031
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Food & allergies (3), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows staff are on their cell phones while in direct care of children.
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 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
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Other
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows staff are not using good judgment when playing inappropriate music in close proximity of the children. Also, staff did not use good judgement when handling a situation where a child was served food, they were allergic to.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Other Serious
There was sufficient evidence gathered during this investigation to show staff are using curse words in front of the children.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Food & allergies
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was served food that they were allergic to.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Food & allergies
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a current food allergy list was not posted in the kitchen.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Food & allergies Serious
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The U shaped table where the infants eat did not have safety straps in the chairs.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-10-30.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 22 minutes.
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 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a group of children playing on the playground were out of compliance with child/staff ratio. Two caregivers were needed for ratio, but one of the caregivers left the playground three times leaving the group out of compliance with ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Other Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a parent was not immediately notified that their child was left unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A two year old class was served corndogs without being cut up properly.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers were supervising a group of 45 six year old children when the maximum number for two caregivers is 35 kids.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not follow the conditions of a provisional background check and allowed a caregiver to be alone with a group of children for a short period of time.
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 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child was left unsupervised in the gym for approximately 4 minutes.
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 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a school aged child was left outside of the building after being transported. The child was left outside unsupervised for less than 5 minutes.
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 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a caregiver swatted a child on the hand. The caregiver was immediately fired due to the incident.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-04. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on two different occasions.
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 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined the operation did not notify Licensing of the two incidents where a child was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Other Serious
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a parent was not informed about an incident where their child was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the unannounced inspection, a caregiver did not wash the children's hands after diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There are tables in the infant and toddler room with seats inside the tables for the younger children. These seats are missing the required safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Several of the vans did not have a complete first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is an employee who does not have a cleared background check.
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 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-09-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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