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Desert Hills Elementary School
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About Desert Hills Elementary School
YMCA After School at Desert Hills Elementary
Located directly on the campus of Desert Hills Elementary, this YMCA-managed program provides a seamless transition from the classroom to a safe, supervised after-school environment. Operating from school dismissal until 6:00 PM, the program is designed to support the social and physical development of school-age children through the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Students benefit from utilizing familiar school facilities, including the playground for outdoor activities and designated classroom or cafeteria spaces for indoor engagement. A daily snack is provided, and the program offers a structured schedule that balances play with supervision. While part of the larger regional YMCA network, this site specifically serves the local student community in Horizon City.
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Safety Record
The facility is a licensed child care center (License #1496280) with an active status since October 2012. It currently holds an 'Entry Level' status in the Texas Rising Star program, indicating it meets state minimum standards and is working toward higher quality certification. No major safety incidents, legal issues, or news-reported closures were found for this specific location.
Parent Reputation
The program has a limited public footprint with no direct parent reviews found for this specific site on major platforms like Google or Yelp. The managing organization, YMCA of El Paso, maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau despite not being accredited. General sentiment for the regional YMCA after-school programs suggests a focus on providing a safe, supervised environment, though some organizational complaints regarding billing and registration exist.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews for the YMCA of El Paso regional organization are mixed, with some staff describing the work as rewarding and fun while others cite concerns regarding low pay and management attentiveness. Specific ratings from a small sample of El Paso employees on Indeed average approximately 3.3 out of 5 for management and 1.7 out of 5 for pay and benefits. No site-specific turnover data for the Desert Hills Elementary location was available.
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