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Park South YMCA

Dallas, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

7 state inspections, last 2 years
44 deficiencies on the state’s summary
25 high or medium-high risk
September 10, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued May 21, 2013
Capacity
100 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
Yes
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1412287

Where

2500 Romine Ave
Dallas, TX 75215

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 11
  • Medium-high 14
  • Medium 18
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 44.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
October 9, 2026High745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
State’s note: “The operation has not submitted the required documentation for a member of the governing body.”
October 9, 2026
October 14, 2025Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “There was no food allergy emergency plan on file for a child with a known food allergy.”
October 17, 2025
July 3, 2025High746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
State’s note: “The operation did not provide documentation of the corrections to the fire inspection.”
August 15, 2025
November 20, 2024Medium High746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State’s note: “Proof of transportation training for transporter and director was not provided.”
December 6, 2024
November 20, 2024Medium746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
State’s note: “There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.”
December 9, 2024
November 20, 2024Medium746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
State’s note: “Proof of liability insurance was not provided.”
December 2, 2024
November 20, 2024High745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
State’s note: “The van used for transportation was not made avalible for CCR staff upon request.”
December 6, 2024
November 20, 2024High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “A caregiver who has access to children does not have an active background check.”
At the inspection
November 20, 2024Medium High746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
State’s note: “There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.”
December 9, 2024
November 20, 2024Medium746.1013(a)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities
State’s note: “There was not a qualifying caregiver in charge while the director was away.”
At the inspection
October 15, 2024Medium High746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
State’s note: “There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.”
November 4, 2024
October 15, 2024Medium High746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
State’s note: “There is not a carbon monoxide detector installed.”
October 25, 2024
October 15, 2024Medium746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers
State’s note: “Emergency telephone numbers were not posted with required postings.”
At the inspection
October 15, 2024Medium746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
State’s note: “There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.”
November 4, 2024
October 15, 2024Medium High746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
State’s note: “Proof of transportation training for transporter was not provided.”
October 25, 2024
October 23, 2023Medium High746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
State’s note: “Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not provided.”
November 17, 2023
October 23, 2023Medium High746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “Documentation of the annual health inspection was not provided.”
November 17, 2023
June 21, 2023High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “Two caregivers were present that has a pending background check status.”
At the inspection
January 23, 2023Medium Low746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
State’s note: “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 15, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 23, 2022, as required.”
January 25, 2023
July 15, 2022High746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
State’s note: “Based on the information provided for the investigation, a belt was used for inappropriate discipline.”
July 27, 2022
July 15, 2022High746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
State’s note: “The director did not ensure the minimum standards were in compliance. The operation received two inappropriate discipline citations from two separate investigations.”
July 27, 2022
July 12, 2022Medium High746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
State’s note: “Three rooms used for pre-k children did not have electric outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection.”
At the inspection
July 12, 2022High746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
State’s note: “A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.”
July 15, 2022
July 12, 2022High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “Based on the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when she used inappropriate discipline toward a child.”
July 15, 2022
April 26, 2022Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “3/10 children needed updated immunization records.”
May 10, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Park South YMCA?

Texas HHSC's file lists 7 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on September 10, 2026. 4 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Park South YMCA have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 44: 11 high-risk, 14 medium-high-risk, 18 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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