# Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary Northwest YMCA Copper Creek Elementary is a licensed before/after school program (school-age program) in Fort Worth, TX serving ages Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 50 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 8801 Copper Meadow Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76131 - Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 50 - License/permit: 1725722 - Operator: not published - Phone: (817) 335-9622 - Hours: 12:00 AM-12:00 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1384634 ## Inspection record 15 findings across 13 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-01-24 to 2026-04-27); 10 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-10-24 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-12-04: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: A child was left on the playground unattended for 4 minutes. (§744.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1205-a-4)) - 2025-10-24 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-12-04: Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent: An incident report was not shared with parents within 48 hours of the incident occurring. (§744.707; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-707)) - 2025-05-07 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-16: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: The children are left unsupervised in the cafeteria while caregiver attends to parents outside of threshold. Caregivers are also unsure of number of children they have in order to supervise. (§744.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1205-a-4)) - 2025-05-07 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-16: Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary: A child was observed preparing snack for other children without washing hands after touching cleaning supplies. (§744.2419; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-2419)) - 2025-05-07 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-05-16: Child/ Caregiver Ratio: There were 44 children present with 1 caregiver. Exceeding the max ratio of 26 children. (§744.1601; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1601)) - 2023-08-17 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.: The last inspection form posted was from January,2022. (§744.401(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-401-2)) - 2023-08-17 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For: A caregiver was not able to identify a child who has special needs. (§744.1205(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1205-a-1)) - 2023-08-17 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Required posting of Emergency Telephone number-Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline (1-800-252-5400): The document reviewed stated the abuse should be report to management and not the Abuse and Neglect line. (§744.405(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-405-a-3)) - 2023-08-17 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Documentation of Drills: Emergency Practices were not documented. (§744.3559(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-3559-4)) - 2023-08-17 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-22: Report Change in Director: The program did not report a change on site director. (§744.303(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-303-4)) - 2023-08-17 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served: Last menu posted was from May 2023. (§744.401(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-401-6)) - 2023-08-17 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent: The program did not have an Emergency Plan for a child with a food allergy. (§744.2669; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-2669)) - 2023-08-17 — Records, permits & program, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-08-30: Complying with Laws and Rules: Program is not complying with rules and laws, several observations during the inspection did not comply with the minimum standard. (§744.201(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-201-9)) - 2023-02-13 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-02-15: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Last fire drill was practiced two months ago. (§744.3559(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-3559-1)) - 2023-02-13 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-02-15: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist: The last playground check was done three months ago. (§744.3113(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-3113-b)) ## Nearby programs - [The Childrens Courtyard](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-318785) — 0.79 km, capacity 297 - [Comanche Springs Elementary - Northwest YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-323425) — 1.4 km, capacity 65 - [Childrens Lighthouse](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-358724) — 1.43 km, capacity 226 - [Chisholm Ridge Elementary - YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-278625) — 1.67 km, capacity 50 - [High Country Elementary - Northwest YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-173535) — 1.7 km, capacity 80 - [Primrose School of Nw Fort Worth](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1332377) — 1.78 km, capacity 220 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1384634 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1384634 - us_census_geocoder record 8801 COPPER MEADOW DR|FORT WORTH|TX|76131 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1725722 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1725722 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1384634 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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