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YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary

Before/after-school program in Dallas, TX 75214 · Texas operation #1548063 · part of YMCA

Record summary

3 high-risk · 7 total

3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Sep 4, 2026.

0 of 7 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.

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Details

Address
7420 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214
Phone
(469) 902-9076
Website
www.ymcadallas.org/afterschool
Ages served
Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Before/after-school program (licensed center)
Permit
Full Permit since Apr 20, 2015
Programs
School Age Care, After School Care, 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

Sep 4, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 6, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 12, 2025: Inspection

4 citations.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training.

State rule 744.1315(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking."

Inspector's note: Three staff member did not have current certification in CPR and 1st aid.

Corrected Jun 9, 2025, verified by the state May 27, 2025.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state when its director changes.

State rule 744.303(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Report Change in Director"

Inspector's note: CCR was not informed about the change in site director, who was appointed in April 2025

Corrected May 12, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Planned Activities for Children in Care

State rule 744.2001 (rules for school-age programs): "Planned Activities for Children in Care"

Inspector's note: During the annual inspection, it was observed that children exhibited disruptive behavior in the cafeteria. This behavior included running, throwing toys, taking items from other children, and shouting.

Corrected May 12, 2025, verified by the state May 27, 2025.

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection or investigation letter or form must be posted.

State rule 744.401(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation."

Inspector's note: The center did not have the most recent inspection form.

Corrected May 13, 2025, verified by the state May 14, 2025.

Apr 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 1, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

3 citations.

High risk Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

State rule 744.1201(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment in their methods of redirecting a child's behavior. In an effort to manage the child's biting behavior, the caregiver pretended to bite the child as part of their interaction.

Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 744.1205(a)(5) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down and did not make themselves available to intervene when informed that a child was continuing to bite another child on the playground.

Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 744.2105(5) (rules for school-age programs): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. Children are being yelled at attempts to correct their behavior.

Corrected Apr 24, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 2 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1548063.

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