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Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA

800 Mercedes St, Benbrook, TX 76126 · Tarrant County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA is a licensed child care center in Benbrook, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 19). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 16% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 7 centers in Benbrook and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#4 of 7 centers in Benbrook
2High risk
7Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 13 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications4
Food & feeding3
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios1
Supervision1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 14, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio §744.1601
There were thirty children present aged four to eleven years old with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver showed up.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group §744.1107(b)(1)
During the inspection a seventeen year old caregiver was observed alone with a group of children while the other staff took children to the restroom.
Correction verified May 14, 2026
HighMar 4, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §744.1205(a)(4)
During the inspection I observed children walk into a electrical closet unsupervised, behind the curtain on the stage unsupervised, and a child crying in the hallway alone by exit door.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
MediumMar 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group §744.1107(b)(1)
During the inspection I observed a seventeen year old caregiver take children to the restroom alone without another caregiver present.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
MediumMar 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Site Director Qualifications - Age - 21 if caring for Pre-K age, 18 if age 5 and up §744.1017(b)
During the inspection the site director was under 21 years old with Pre-K age children.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
HighMar 4, 2026InspectionOther standards
HRC42.048(b) - AP Restrictions on the License (Type of Children, Age Range)
The operation was currently caring for Pre-K age children which they are not licensed for at time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
Medium HighMar 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
During the inspection the operation had not conducted a Fire Drill for February.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
Medium HighMar 4, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals §744.2517(6)
During inspection a parent brought in a dog and the children were observed petting it then failed to wash hands after.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
MediumMar 4, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care §744.301(5)
The operation failed to report to CCR they would be adding Pre-K age children to the program.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
MediumApr 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation for Directors - Verification of Meeting Requirements §744.1037(a)(3)
The program director and site director did not have copies of their director's certififate.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
MediumApr 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements-License §744.401(1)
The programs display board was not set up at the start of the inspection. The violation was corrected during the inspection. The site-director set the board up.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
The program did not conduct a fire drill in March 2023. The violation was corrected durng the inspection. The site director had to children to conduct a fire drill during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Space and Equipment - System for Belongings §744.2051(8)
This standard was evaluated as part of an inspection and found to be deficient when the children in care did not have an individual storage system in place for belongings.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
MediumOct 4, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §744.3559(4)
This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient when the operation did not have documentation of emergency drills.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
MediumOct 4, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Space and Equipment - System for Belongings §744.2051(8)
This standard was evaluated as part of an inspection and found to be deficient when the children in care did not have an individual storage system in place for belongings.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighNov 30, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
A child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file. The enrollment file stated the child must have an EPI Pen in the event of severe reaction. Photograph of admission form taken during inspection. 11/30/2021 - The violation has been re-cited.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2021
Medium LowNov 17, 2021InspectionOther standards
Definition of Group §744.1503
For approximatley 15 minutes the program was out of ratio. There were 45 children with two caregives.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2021
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §744.305(a)(2)
The program failed to report to Child Care Regulation and incident that occurred on 11/1/2021. A child fell from playground equipment and received an arm injury which required medical treatment.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
A child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file. The enrollment file stated the child must have an EPI Pen in the event of severe reaction. Photograph of admission form taken during inspection.
Correction verified Nov 30, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity80 children
Ages servedSchool
Hours02:00 PM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 22, 1986
Director—
Phone8178256009
State operation #180085- 4010

Common questions

Does Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA take infants?

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

What are Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA’s hours?

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

Does Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 4, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA compare with other daycares in Benbrook?

It is #4 of 7 centers in Benbrook by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA last inspected?

May 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 76126

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 180085- 4010 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.