Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
Licensed for 176 children from infancy to 13 years. Takes CCS.
557 N. STATE HWY 19, Elkhart, TX, 75839-2059
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart is a licensed child care center in Elkhart, Texas.
Capacity
176
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
License & details for Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
- Facility type
- Licensed child care center
- Care for seven or more children ages 13 or younger, for less than 24 hours a day, at a location other than the license holder's home. Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab)
- License
- Full Permit
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Anderson
- Accepts subsidy
- Yes
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Childcare subsidy vouchers
- Meals provided
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
License and inspection timeline for Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
First licensed
January 2023
3 years on the state record
Last inspected
Date not on the record
15 inspections on record
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How it compares in Elkhart
Elkhart has 1 licensed center. Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart is the only one that takes infants and the only one that accepts child care subsidy.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Texas
Texas sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:4
- 12–17 months
- 1:5
- 18–23 months
- 1:9
- 2 years
- 1:11
- 3 years
- 1:15
Rule: 26 TAC §746.1601 (0-11 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (12-17 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (18-23 months); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (2 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab); 26 TAC §746.1601 (3 years); group size §746.1609 (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
More rows apply than are shown here. The full table has every row.
Paying for care in Texas
Child Care Services (CCS) child care scholarships (opens in a new tab) is Texas’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), through local Workforce Development Boards.
The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.
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Questions parents ask about Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
Does Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart accept child care subsidy?
The state record lists Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart as accepting child care subsidy, such as Texas's child care subsidy program (CCS). Confirm with the center before you enroll.
What ages does Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart serve?
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
How many children is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 176 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Texas record lists Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 30, 2026 · Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation public records · Check this license on Search Texas Child Care (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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