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EverStar Academy of Discovery

1401 Ferris Ave, Waxahachie, TX 751653.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
238
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2025
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About EverStar Academy of Discovery

EverStar Academy of Discovery is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 28, 2025, for up to 238 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
238 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Open Monday - Friday 6am to 6:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Bible Curriculum), Reggio Emilia
CurriculumLearning Beyond Paper
Licensed capacity238 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

EverStar Academy of Discovery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $191 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.
Ellis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 EverStar Academy of Discovery

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
238 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1812675
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 24 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 27, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “The operation failed to maintain the required child/caregiver ratio when the number of infants in care exceeded the number permitted for the caregivers providing supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

  5. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of a director change after the previous director was no longer serving in that role as of April.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  7. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met

      “6 children under the age of 18 months where observed in a classroom where ratio was reduced by half for naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026

  10. Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “A caregiver used prohibited punishments by requiring children to do "wall sits", sit against the wall with their legs at a 90-degree angle.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026

Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Apr 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Operation does not have a current health inspection, the last one expired January 20206.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “Operation does not have a current fire inspection, last one expired January of 20226.”

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  2. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “A 3 month old infant was observed resting in their crib swaddled. This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver removing the swaddle.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

  11. Aug 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      “Based on statements obtained, it was determined that an infant under the age of 12 months was placed in a crib on their stomach and did not have a sleep exception form on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

  12. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Mar 20, 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 EverStar Academy of Discovery

Is EverStar Academy of Discovery licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 28, 2025.

When was EverStar Academy of Discovery last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has EverStar Academy of Discovery had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 EverStar Academy of Discovery care for?

238, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does EverStar Academy of Discovery accept child care subsidies?

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

What are EverStar Academy of Discovery's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does EverStar Academy of Discovery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 937-8300 to ask.

What is EverStar Academy of Discovery's phone number?

(972) 937-8300.

Where is EverStar Academy of Discovery?

1401 Ferris Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The nearest other daycare we list is Northside - YMCA, 0.2 miles away.

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