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YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy

5001 Bartley Dr, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 · Wichita County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, TX, licensed for up to 310 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 32 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 22). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #31 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 39%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#31 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls
14High risk
8Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 32 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 9, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision4
Staff ratios4
Other standards3
Caregiver conduct3
Food & feeding2
Building & playground safety2
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 14, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows staff are on their cell phones while in direct care of children.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
Medium HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a current food allergy list was not posted in the kitchen.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows staff are not using good judgment when playing inappropriate music in close proximity of the children. Also, staff did not use good judgement when handling a situation where a child was served food, they were allergic to.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
Medium HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was served food that they were allergic to.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
There was sufficient evidence gathered during this investigation to show staff are using curse words in front of the children.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2026
Medium HighOct 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
The U shaped table where the infants eat did not have safety straps in the chairs.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
HighAug 28, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child in care was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 22 minutes.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
HighAug 28, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a parent was not immediately notified that their child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
Medium HighAug 28, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a group of children playing on the playground were out of compliance with child/staff ratio. Two caregivers were needed for ratio, but one of the caregivers left the playground three times leaving the group out of compliance with ratio.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025
HighAug 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk §746.3317(7)
A two year old class was served corndogs without being cut up properly.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
Medium HighAug 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
Two caregivers were supervising a group of 45 six year old children when the maximum number for two caregivers is 35 kids.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 2, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows the operation did not follow the conditions of a provisional background check and allowed a caregiver to be alone with a group of children for a short period of time.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024
HighAug 2, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child was left unsupervised in the gym for approximately 4 minutes.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
HighMar 3, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a school aged child was left outside of the building after being transported. The child was left outside unsupervised for less than 5 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2024
HighDec 10, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a caregiver swatted a child on the hand. The caregiver was immediately fired due to the incident.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
HighOct 26, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on two different occasions.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
HighOct 26, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a parent was not informed about an incident where their child was left unsupervised.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
HighOct 26, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined the operation did not notify Licensing of the two incidents where a child was left unsupervised.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
Medium HighSep 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the unannounced inspection, a caregiver did not wash the children's hands after diaper changing.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
HighOct 11, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
Several of the vans did not have a complete first aid kit.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighOct 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
There are tables in the infant and toddler room with seats inside the tables for the younger children. These seats are missing the required safety straps.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
HighSep 20, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There is an employee who does not have a cleared background check.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity310 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 3, 1986
DirectorFreddy Torres
Phone9408552301
State operation #220446- 5031

Common questions

Does YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy take infants?

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

What are YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy’s hours?

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

Does YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Texas area, which includes Wichita Falls, is $28.00 a day for infants, $27.00 a day for toddlers and $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 28, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy compare with other daycares in Wichita Falls?

It is #31 of 33 centers in Wichita Falls by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was YMCAWF Dillard Early Learning & Youth Academy last inspected?

Sep 21, 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 220446- 5031 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.