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Park South YMCA

2500 Romine Ave, Dallas, TX 75215 · Dallas County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Park South YMCA is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 43 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (11 of 43). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #306 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #306 of 328 centers in Dallas
10High risk
14Medium High risk
18Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
43 citations from 21 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundNov 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications11
Building & playground safety8
Other standards7
Records & paperwork6
Caregiver conduct3
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Transportation2
Food & feeding1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was no food allergy emergency plan on file for a child with a known food allergy.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
HighJul 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
The operation did not provide documentation of the corrections to the fire inspection.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
MediumNov 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities §746.1013(a)(2)
There was not a qualifying caregiver in charge while the director was away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Proof of transportation training for transporter and director was not provided.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024
HighNov 20, 2024InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation §745.8411(b)(4)
The van used for transportation was not made avalible for CCR staff upon request.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2024
Medium HighNov 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child §746.4301(a)
There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2024InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
Proof of liability insurance was not provided.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
HighNov 20, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver who has access to children does not have an active background check.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers §746.405(a)
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted with required postings.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
Medium HighOct 15, 2024InspectionOther standards
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed §746.5533
There is not a carbon monoxide detector installed.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
MediumOct 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child §746.4301(a)
There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
Medium HighOct 15, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Proof of transportation training for transporter was not provided.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not provided.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3403
Documentation of the annual health inspection was not provided.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighJun 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two caregivers were present that has a pending background check status.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 23, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
HighJul 15, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
Based on the information provided for the investigation, a belt was used for inappropriate discipline.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighJul 15, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director did not ensure the minimum standards were in compliance. The operation received two inappropriate discipline citations from two separate investigations.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when she used inappropriate discipline toward a child.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Three rooms used for pre-k children did not have electric outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 26, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
8/8 staff files were missing all or part of their health and safety audit related trainings.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 26, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
3/10 children needed updated immunization records.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
At the time of inspection the only available proof of liability insurance was expired on 11/1/21.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Transportation training was reviewed for the center's driver and was not current at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
6 personnel files were reviewed, 1 staff member did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training and 2 staff member's CPR/First Aid Training was expired.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
6 personnel files were reviewed and 6/6 caregiver filies were lacking 20 hours of required training.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of 6 personnel records reviewed, 1 staff member was missing an affidavit, 3 staff files were missing signatures on employee paperpwork, and all 6 were missing date of hire information at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License §746.901(9)
The driver's license copy on file for the center's driver was found to be expired at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of 6 personnel records reviewed, 1 staff member was missing an affidavit, 3 staff files were missing signatures on employee paperpwork, and all 6 were missing date of hire information at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post §746.401(11)
The operation did not have the required postings posted in a prominent view at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
HighNov 18, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver with an ineligible status was observed in a Pre K class having direct access to children.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
Children in the Pre K 4 class were observed not to have adequate storage for personal belongings.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
At the time of inspection the only available proof of liability insurance was expired on 11/1/21.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
Four classrooms did not have written activity plans accessible at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
HighNov 18, 2021InspectionBackground checks
Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application §745.621(a)(1)
A caregiver was observed having direct access to children in care with no background check on file.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
6 personnel files were reviewed and 6/6 caregiver filies were lacking 20 hours of required training.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
Medium HighNov 18, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
6 personnel files were reviewed, 1 staff member did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training and 2 staff member's CPR/First Aid Training was expired.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
Out of 6 classrooms observed, all 6 classrooms written activity plans were not posted or accessible at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License §746.901(9)
The driver's license copy on file for the center's driver was found to be expired at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
Medium HighNov 18, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Transportation training was reviewed for the center's driver and was not current at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 21, 2013
DirectorTa'tiona Dugan
Phone4699029076
State operation #1412287

Common questions

Does Park South YMCA take infants?

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

What are Park South YMCA’s hours?

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

Does Park South YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Park South YMCA cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Park South YMCA for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $44.00 a day for toddlers, $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $39.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Park South YMCA had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 3, 2025: “Corrections Made to Fire Inspection.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Park South YMCA compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #306 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Park South YMCA last inspected?

Sep 10, 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 1412287 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.