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Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center

815 North Benavides Street, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · Calhoun County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, TX, licensed for up to 63 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (6 of 27). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 10 centers in Port Lavaca and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#8 of 10 centers in Port Lavaca
11High risk
7Medium High risk
7Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 24 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct6
Staff ratios5
Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety4
Other standards3
Health & medication2
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 26, 2026InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
MediumFeb 9, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium LowFeb 9, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium LowFeb 9, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium HighNov 12, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2025
MediumNov 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2025
Medium HighOct 16, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2025
Medium HighOct 6, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
Medium HighOct 3, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
HighOct 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
MediumOct 3, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children §746.2505(3)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
HighOct 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
HighOct 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
HighOct 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
MediumJun 3, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
HighFeb 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
MediumFeb 12, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
MediumFeb 12, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
HighOct 17, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2024
Medium HighJul 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2024
HighMay 30, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2024
HighMay 30, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024
HighApr 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
Medium HighApr 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
MediumApr 2, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2024
HighFeb 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies were not complete.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity63 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 6, 2024
DirectorBhakti Patel
Phone3615512562
State operation #1791909

Common questions

Does Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Golden Crescent area, which includes Port Lavaca, is $27.20 a day for infants, $26.60 a day for toddlers and $25.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 26, 2026: “No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Port Lavaca?

It is #8 of 10 centers in Port Lavaca by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1791909 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.