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YMCA @ Stark

12400 Josey Ln, Dallas, TX 75234 · Dallas County

YMCA @ Stark is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (4 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #279 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 16% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 16%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #279 of 328 centers in Dallas
3High risk
13Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundDec 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding4
Records & paperwork3
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 9, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Release of Children §744.2801(a)
Through investigation, it was determined that the operation released a child before the child's parent arrived.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
Medium HighJan 23, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
Three child files were observed to be without food allergy plans.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2025
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines §744.1315(b)(1)
Two out of five files did not the physical face to face CPR/First Aid training available during the visit.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2024
Medium HighSep 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio §744.1601
There was a total of 48 chidren (5 and older) at once under the care of 1 caregiver.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 26, 2023InspectionHealth & 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 conditions was left alone outside to supervise a group of children that was assign to her.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
HighSep 26, 2023InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for §744.1205(a)(2)
3 staff out of 4 staff did not know how many children they were responsible for during the visit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 11, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §744.303(4)
Former director was no longer appointed since 6/2/23. Child Care Regulations was notified on 8/4/2023.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information-Physician Information §744.605(11)
One of the ten children's records reviewed do not have physician information or emergency-care facility information on file.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2023
Medium HighMar 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
A fire drill has not been completed by the compliance date of 3/1.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2023
Medium HighFeb 27, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information-Physician Information §744.605(11)
Two of the ten children's records reviewed do not have physician information or emergency-care facility information on file.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
Medium HighFeb 27, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §744.2507(10)
Chemicals are stored within children's reach.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
Medium HighFeb 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
Fire drills were not practiced for the months of September, October, December, and January.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2023
Medium HighDec 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
Two children in care with doctor diagnosed food allergies did not have doctor signed allergy forms or medication accessible at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighDec 1, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
Two children in care with doctor diagnosed food allergies did not have doctor signed allergy forms or medication accessible at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
HighNov 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was present with an inactive background check. This standard was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Written Personnel Policies §744.201(2)
Staff are unfamiliar with job responsibilities and are unaware of who the Program Director in charge is.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity150 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours03:00 PM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 23, 2023
Director—
Phone4699029076
State operation #1750630

Common questions

Does YMCA @ Stark take infants?

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

What are YMCA @ Stark’s hours?

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

Does YMCA @ Stark accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has YMCA @ Stark had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 26, 2023: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does YMCA @ Stark compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #279 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 16% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was YMCA @ Stark last inspected?

Apr 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75234

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 1750630 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.