Court Dismissed Allegations Against Carmen Roy
A Wichita Falls judge dismissed claims against Carmen Roy following a lawsuit involving the YMCA Dillard Academy.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Child Care
The 89th District Court dismissed allegations against Carmen Roy in a lawsuit filed by a local parent. The legal action followed a 2024 incident where a 5-year-old child was allegedly left alone at the YMCA Dillard Early Learning and Youth Academy.
Why it matters
The dismissal follows an investigation by Texas Health and Human Services into the academy's operations. The state agency previously identified two specific violations concerning employee background checks and child supervision protocols.
The 89th District Court oversees the legal proceedings involving the 5-year-old child. Texas investigators documented two violations related to staff screening and child supervision standards.
The players
Carmen Roy
Carmen Roy was a defendant in a lawsuit concerning the operations and safety protocols at the YMCA Dillard Early Learning and Youth Academy.
Veronica Castillo
Veronica Castillo is the parent who initiated the legal action against the YMCA and staff members following an incident involving her son.
Dobie Kosub
Dobie Kosub is an 89th District Court Judge who presided over the dismissal of allegations against Roy.
Texas Health and Human Services
The agency is responsible for overseeing child care licensing and conducting investigations into reports of non-compliance at youth facilities.
YMCA Dillard Early Learning and Youth Academy
The facility is a Wichita Falls child care center that was the subject of a state investigation regarding safety and staffing compliance.
The details
Veronica Castillo filed the initial lawsuit on August 1, 2026, alleging her child suffered injuries after being unattended in a YMCA gym. The allegations against Roy were discharged without prejudice after the plaintiff filed a Partial Notice of Non-Suit.
Timeline
The alleged incident occurred in 2024.
The initial lawsuit was filed by Veronica Castillo on August 1, 2026.
Judge Dobie Kosub dismissed the allegations on September 23, 2026.
Culture Shift
This case highlights the rising public scrutiny regarding safety protocols at local child care providers. The state investigation into the YMCA Dillard Early Learning and Youth Academy reflects a broader societal push for stricter enforcement of child supervision mandates.
Parents using local early learning centers should review state licensing records to ensure facilities maintain proper supervision ratios. Residents can use the findings from the recent investigation to assess the current safety standing of their preferred local academies.
The takeaway
Families should regularly consult state-issued inspection reports to understand the safety history of child care providers. Transparent access to these records helps parents make informed decisions about the supervision and care of their children.
Further reading
Find more local reports on child care regulations at the Wichita Falls section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Falls Times Record News.
