Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA
Licensed child-care center in Fort Worth, TX 76102 · Texas operation #301530- 4010
Record summary
1 high-risk · 2 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 5 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Oct 7, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 512 Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Phone
- (817) 332-3281
- Website
- ymcafw.org
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 21, 1986
- Director
- Mechell Green
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 17, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation. Evident showed that a child was left alone outside in the playground for approximately one minute.
Corrected Jul 20, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 30, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 1, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 26, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 24, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.
State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"
Inspector's note: The operation did not report incident that involved a child who received medical treatment.
Corrected Apr 21, 2025, verified by the state May 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #301530- 4010.
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