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Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA

8601 Old Decatur Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76179 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 45 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 18). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #196 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
1High risk
8Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 26, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundAug 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundApr 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 26, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §744.1301(a)(3)(A)
Caregiver at operation inspection on 5/20/26 did not have up to date first aid training available for review. Caregiver was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
Medium HighMay 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation §744.1301(a)(1)(A)
Two caregivers present at time of inspection did not have a complete operation specific orientation available to review at time of inspection. This was corrected at time of inspection when director conducted a orientation and documentation was shared with CCR.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 29, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §744.901
The operation was unable to provide employee records for evaluation during hours of operation.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2025
MediumAug 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §744.2659
The operation had expired prescription medication that was prescribed to a child no longer in care stored on site.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 25, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §744.303(4)
The site director resigned in December of 2024. The operation failed to report the change to CCR.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
MediumOct 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Block certification training include hours and topics §744.1321(b)
2 block training staff certificates reviewed did not specify the time spent for each topic of training.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2024
MediumOct 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation §744.301(6)
The operation provided care for children outside of their listed hours of operation on 10/15/24 and did not notify Child Care Regulation as required. The director stated that this school year, the after school program is providing care during some school holidays, such as student holidays or teacher work days. This was corrected at inspection by the director notifying of the changes and a school calendar being provided.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size §744.1607
Two caregivers had 39 children in care, ages 4 to 10 years old, which exceeded the maximum group size of 35.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
Medium HighDec 8, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors §744.1301(5)(A)
One caregiver annual trainings were not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2023
MediumDec 5, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §744.3113(b)
Operation had not been conducting monthly maintenance checklist. Operation performed monthly active play checklist at time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 5, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation. §744.401(2)
The latest inspection form was not posted or available for review.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2023
Medium HighDec 5, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
One child with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan available for review.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
HighFeb 14, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §744.201(1)
When a program location is without a program or site director, it is important for someone from mangement visit the program site to ensure the program is being run in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
MediumFeb 14, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §744.3559(4)
The operation does not have any documenation showing they program has conducted a severe weather or lock-down drill since August or 2022. The violation was corrected at the time of inspection. The staff present had the children do both a lock-down and severe weather drills.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 14, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §744.2653(a)(1)
The operation did not have a medication authorization signed by the parent for medication for one child.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
Medium HighJan 23, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §744.201(4)
The program has not had a program director or site-director for at least two months. 2/13/2023 -The violation has been re-cited. The operation does not have a qualified site-director.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
MediumApr 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §744.3559(4)
The operation has not documented its monthly fire drills.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2022
MediumApr 13, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation. §744.401(2)
The operation did not have the most recent licensing form posted it was dated from 2020.
Correction verified Apr 20, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity45 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours02:40 PM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 25, 1986
Director—
Phone8174019742
State operation #214137- 4010

Common questions

Does Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA’s hours?

2:40 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 14, 2023: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #196 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA last inspected?

May 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 76179

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 214137- 4010 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.