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About Big Country Elementary School
YMCA After School at Big Country
Located directly within Big Country Elementary, this YMCA-managed program provides a seamless transition for students into a supportive afternoon environment. The curriculum emphasizes STEM projects, arts, literacy, and physical activity, utilizing the school’s gymnasium and outdoor play spaces to keep children active and engaged. Serving children from Pre-K through age 13, the program focuses on fostering social-emotional growth and academic success. Parents benefit from the convenience of on-campus care until 6:00 PM daily, including healthy snacks and supervised recreation led by mission-driven YMCA staff.
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Safety Record
As of early 2026, state compliance data identifies this facility as a 'Center Needing Improvement' based on Texas Health and Human Services records. The site has a Severity Risk Index (SRI) of 1.65, which exceeds the high-risk threshold of 1.5, with records indicating approximately 10 total violations across 7 inspections. These violations include 3 serious and 3 weighted deficiencies, though specific descriptions of individual incidents were not publicly detailed in the records found.
Parent Reputation
There are currently no specific parent reviews available on major platforms such as Google, Yelp, Facebook, or Daycare.com for this location. The program is part of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, which maintains a general organizational reputation for community-focused youth development. Because no site-specific feedback exists, the direct local reputation among parents cannot be verified.
Staff Insights
The YMCA of Greater San Antonio, which manages this site, holds an overall employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 across major job review platforms. Employee reports highlight a mission-driven culture and mandatory safety certifications, including CPR, First Aid, and AED training within the first 60 days of hire. Job descriptions for the site emphasize regular background checks and annual training in child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
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