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YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus

3202 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77904 · Victoria County
Conditions on permit4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus is a licensed child care center in Victoria, TX, licensed for up to 72 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 21). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #31 of 31 centers in Victoria and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#31 of 31 centers in Victoria
4High risk
14Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 21 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications5
Food & feeding3
Other standards3
Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 27, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Mosquito spray was accessible to children in the toddler room.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
Medium HighJul 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
1 electrical outlet was not covered in the toddler room.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
Medium HighJul 27, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 12 month old child was mixed with a group of children outside that were 3 years of age. The age gap between the 12 month old and the 3 years olds was 30 months.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
Medium HighJul 27, 2026InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was observed using their cell phone that was not related to childcare activities.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2026
HighJul 20, 2026InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
A caregiver told a child that if the child smashes their finger that they would not get an ice and proceeded to place the child in time.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
HighJul 20, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
A caregiver placed a 4 year old child in time out for 8 minutes. The child should have only been time out for 4 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
Medium HighJul 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
8 electrical outlets were not covered through out the facility. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
HighJul 20, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the toddler room. Note: This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the cleaning supplies.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
Medium HighJul 1, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
One out of ten employee lacked pre service training.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
Medium HighJul 1, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant 12m-24m. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregiver covered the outlet.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 1, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One out of ten employee files lacked current first aid training.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
Medium HighJul 1, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
At the arrival of the operation, there was a 15 month old child mixed with a 5 year old child.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
Medium HighJul 1, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One out of ten employee files lacked current CPR training.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
Medium HighJul 1, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
One out of ten caregivers did not have orientation training.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
Medium LowJul 1, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Three out of ten employee record lacked a notarized employee affidavit.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2026
Medium HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not wear gloves while handling an injury involving blood.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2026
Medium HighJun 15, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
During the investigation, it was found that a staff member did not have first aid certification.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
MediumJan 5, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two out of 4 infants feeding schedules were not updated for the month of December.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2026
MediumJan 5, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
One classroom with 18 children present did not have their cots labeled.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
Medium HighOct 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The outdoor fence had large gaps at the bottom where children could leave the playground. There was a hole in the ground that is a tripping hazard. Their was not a barrier around the AC unit which is accessible to children.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
Medium HighOct 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink §746.2405(4)
There was not a sink in the second infant room.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity72 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 10, 2025
DirectorKristen Bienek
Phone3615750511
State operation #1823325- 10651

Common questions

Does YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus’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 YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Golden Crescent area, which includes Victoria, is $27.20 a day for infants, $26.60 a day for toddlers and $25.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 27, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus compare with other daycares in Victoria?

It is #31 of 31 centers in Victoria by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was YMCA Early Learning Center Preschool Sam Houston Campus last inspected?

Aug 6, 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 1823325- 10651 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.