No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
815 North Benavides Street, Port Lavaca
Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 63
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Aug 6, 2024
- Phone
- 3615512562
- Website
- www.ymcagoldencrescent.org
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Inspector's note: An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-26.
- Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Inspector's note: Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-18.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Inspector's note: Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-02-11. - Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-17. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Inspector's note: One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-02-11.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Inspector's note: One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-12. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-12.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-16.
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-06.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-31. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-31. - Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-31. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-31. - Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-31. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Inspector's note: During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-31.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-10.
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Inspector's note: The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-03. - Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-17. - Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-05.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Inspector's note: One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-02. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-02.
- Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
Inspector's note: There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-01. - Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Inspector's note: There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-01.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-04.
- Critical Policies Comply with Rules
Inspector's note: The operational policies were not complete. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-06.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.