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Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary

8801 Copper Meadow Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (3 of 15). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #170 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #170 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
3High risk
7Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision3
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding2
Health & medication1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Child protection1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighOct 24, 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 §744.1205(a)(4)
A child was left on the playground unattended for 4 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
Medium HighOct 24, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §744.707
An incident report was not shared with parents within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
HighMay 7, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
The children are left unsupervised in the cafeteria while caregiver attends to parents outside of threshold. Caregivers are also unsure of number of children they have in order to supervise.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §744.2419
A child was observed preparing snack for other children without washing hands after touching cleaning supplies.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio §744.1601
There were 44 children present with 1 caregiver. Exceeding the max ratio of 26 children.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation. §744.401(2)
The last inspection form posted was from January,2022.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
The program did not have an Emergency Plan for a child with a food allergy.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §744.201(9)
Program is not complying with rules and laws, several observations during the inspection did not comply with the minimum standard.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionChild protection
Required posting of Emergency Telephone number-Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-252-5400) §744.405(a)(3)
The document reviewed stated the abuse should be report to management and not the Abuse and Neglect line.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §744.303(4)
The program did not report a change on site director.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2023
HighAug 17, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §744.1205(a)(1)
A caregiver was not able to identify a child who has special needs.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served §744.401(6)
Last menu posted was from May 2023.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
MediumAug 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §744.3559(4)
Emergency Practices were not documented.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighFeb 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
Last fire drill was practiced two months ago.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023
MediumFeb 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §744.3113(b)
The last playground check was done three months ago.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity50 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours12:00 AM-12:00 AM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 11, 2022
Director—
Phone8173359622
State operation #1725722

Common questions

Does Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary take infants?

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

What are Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary’s hours?

12 AM to 12 AM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds and $40.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 24, 2025: “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 Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #170 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary last inspected?

Apr 27, 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 1725722 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.