The Bedford Center YMCA
The Bedford Center YMCA is a licensed child care center in Bedford, TX, licensed for up to 408 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 13). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 14 centers in Bedford and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.
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In five out of the six classrooms, it was observed that children did not have individual spaces to store their personal belongings.
In five out of the six classrooms, it was observed that children did not have individual spaces to store their personal belongings.
One of caregivers does not have an active background check on file with the operation or its governing body.
Observed Lysol cleaning products within reach of children in two of six classrooms. Items were removed during the inspection.
The classrooms were all observed to have milk and juice cartons left out from am. snack which is served from 07:00 and to 08:30 am. The food items were observed out on the counter past 10:30 am. All of the left out drinks and food items were discarded during the inspection.
Operation did not have current fire inspection on file at the time of the inspection.
At the time of inspection 5 staff files did not have training available for review.
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left in the bathroom during a transition when the caregiver did not properly account for all children in her care.
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
The operation is caring for approximately 150 children without a permit. The operation is still in the application phase.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.
The operation did not a current Gas Leak inspection on file at the time of inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Bedford Center YMCA take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.
What are The Bedford Center 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 The Bedford Center YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does The Bedford Center YMCA cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Bedford Center YMCA for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Bedford, is $40.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has The Bedford Center YMCA had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 26, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Bedford Center YMCA compare with other daycares in Bedford?
It is #13 of 14 centers in Bedford by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Bedford Center YMCA last inspected?
Jul 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1775276 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.