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Licensed Center · Texas

Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center

815 North Benavides Street, Port Lavaca

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

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

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.

11High risk
7Medium-high risk
7Medium risk
2Medium-low risk
0Low risk
24Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 29, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 29, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 26, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 5, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 26, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
May 21, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
May 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 18, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 20, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 12, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Oct 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 16, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Oct 3, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
6 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Dec 11, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 17, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 15, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 3, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 30, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Apr 29, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Apr 2, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Feb 5, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.