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YMCA @ Hines Elementary

Licensed before- and after-school program

27980 Woodbridge Cove Drive
Spring, TX 77386

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1785031-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Spring, TX
Record Period
2023–2026
Source Documents
14
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 13 licensing visits from August 2023 to August 2026, HHSC cited 21 deficiencies at YMCA @ Hines Elementary; 21 have a recorded correction.

Visits
13
2023–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
21
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
21
Of 21 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
0
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020220 visits2023: 14 deficiencies across 4 visits; of which, high risk: 21420234 visits2024: 4 deficiencies across 5 visits420245 visits2025: 3 deficiencies across 3 visits320253 visits2026: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit02026*1 visit2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020220 visits2023: 14 deficiencies across 4 visits; of which, high risk: 21420234 visits2024: 4 deficiencies across 5 visits420245 visits2025: 3 deficiencies across 3 visits320253 visits2026: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit02026*1 visit

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022000
20234142
2024540
2025330
2026100

What the Record Shows

  • 21 of 21 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • No investigation appears in this window. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, August 27, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166735

  2. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166734

  3. 2025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 744.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected May 14, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166733

  4. 2025

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 744.201(4)Designating DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 13, 2025
    • 744.303(4)Report Change in DirectorMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 27, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166732

  5. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166731

  6. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166730

  7. 2024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 744.3113(b)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistMedium riskCorrected Apr 3, 2024
    • 744.3559(4)Documentation of DrillsMedium riskCorrected Apr 3, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166729

  8. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166728

  9. 2024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 744.2103(b)(3)Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 10, 2024
    • 744.901(2)Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium riskCorrected Jan 26, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166727

  10. 2023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 744.501(26)Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium riskCorrected Dec 15, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166726

  11. 2023

    Inspection

    6 deficiencies

    • 744.403(b)Posting Requirements-List of Child's Food AllergiesMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • 744.405(a)(4)Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-Local Licensing Office Phone NumberMedium riskCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • 744.2669Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parentMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • 744.501(22)Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansHigh riskCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • 744.501(26)Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium riskCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • 744.405(a)(5)Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Operation Telephone Number, Name, and AddressMedium riskCorrected Nov 3, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166725

  12. 2023

    Inspection

    7 deficiencies

    • 744.501(22)Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness PlansHigh riskCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • 744.405(a)(4)Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-Local Licensing Office Phone NumberMedium riskCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • 744.2669Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parentMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • 744.405(a)(5)Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Operation Telephone Number, Name, and AddressMedium riskCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • 744.403(b)Posting Requirements-List of Child's Food AllergiesMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • 744.1601Child/ Caregiver RatioMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 16, 2023
    • 744.501(26)Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium riskCorrected Oct 20, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166724

  13. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905166723

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 744.501(26) in October 2023, October 2023 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232323242424242425252526744.501(26) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Designating Director, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 744.201(4) in February 2025 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Designating Director. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232323242424242425252526744.201(4) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Citation 744.2669, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 744.2669 in October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232323242424242425252526744.2669 across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Posting Requirements-List of Child's Food Allergies, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 744.403(b) in October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Posting Requirements-List of Child's Food Allergies. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232323242424242425252526744.403(b) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Citation 744.405(a)(4), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 744.405(a)(4) in October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers-Local Licensing Office Phone Number. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232323242424242425252526744.405(a)(4) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Citation 744.405(a)(5), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 744.405(a)(5) in October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers- Operation Telephone Number, Name, and Address. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232323242424242425252526744.405(a)(5) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 744.501(22) in October 2023 and October 2023. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232323242424242425252526744.501(22) across all 13 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 744.501(26) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 744.201(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Designating Director: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 744.2669 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 744.2669: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  4. 04

    What changed after 744.403(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Posting Requirements-List of Child's Food Allergies: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  5. 05

    What changed after 744.405(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 744.405(a)(4): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  6. 06

    What changed after 744.405(a)(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 744.405(a)(5): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  7. 07

    What changed after 744.501(22) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  8. 08

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  9. 09

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1785031

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166723

    Visit Aug 8, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166724

    Visit Oct 16, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166725

    Visit Oct 27, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166726

    Visit Nov 15, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166727

    Visit Jan 10, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166728

    Visit Jan 25, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166729

    Visit Apr 3, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166730

    Visit May 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166731

    Visit May 21, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166732

    Visit Feb 27, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166733

    Visit Apr 10, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166734

    Visit Aug 28, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905166735

    Visit Aug 27, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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