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Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas

2100 Ross Ave, Waco, TX 76706
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$117
year first permitted
2025

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About Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas

Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 14, 2025, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $117 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
McLennan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
150 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1815556
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was able to run from staff and hide unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

  6. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas

Is Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 14, 2025.

When was Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 246-9622 to ask.

What is Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas' phone number?

(512) 246-9622.

Where is Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas?

2100 Ross Ave, Waco, TX 76706. The nearest other daycare we list is Talitha Koum Nurture Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).