Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA
School-age program in The Woodlands, TX 77382 ยท Texas operation #851288- 2729
Record summary
2 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Mar 16, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 11000 Merit Oaks Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382
- Phone
- (281) 367-9622
- Website
- ymcahouston.org
- Ages served
- School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- School-age program (licensed center)
- Permit
- Full Permit since Sep 29, 2005; the permit has conditions
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Mar 16, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 9, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.
State rule 744.201(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Designating Director"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a designated site director.
Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Access to Personnel Records
State rule 744.909 (rules for school-age programs): "Access to Personnel Records"
Inspector's note: Personnel records were not available for reveiw during the inspection.
Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state May 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #851288- 2729.
Other daycares in The Woodlands
- Bush Elem/YMCA No citations in 24 months
- Colin Powell Elem/YMCA No citations in 24 months
- Good City Preschool No citations in 24 months
- Little Oaks Early Learning Academy No citations in 24 months
- Little Saints No citations in 24 months
- Mariner Montessori at The Woodlands No citations in 24 months
- Momentum Karate Schools, Inc DBA:Momentum Karate & Fitness No citations in 24 months
- Ridge Kids Preschool No citations in 24 months
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