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Fire House Kids

423 N College St, Waxahachie, TX 751653.4· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2017
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About

About Fire House Kids

Fire House Kids is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 28, 2017, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Fire House Kids 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 Fire House Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1653353
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “Out of 10 files one child did not have the required HS.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Three staff did not have the required CPR/FIRST AID”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “One caregiver did not have the required training in the areas of: Guidance/Discipline, Age Approriate Circulculm, Teacher Child Interaction”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025

  4. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “Out of 10 files 10 children did not have the required health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022

  3. Jan 21, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A caregiver allowed a four year old child to walk up two flights of stair unsupervised which resulted in the child being injured.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022

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 Fire House Kids

Is Fire House Kids licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 28, 2017.

When was Fire House Kids last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fire House Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Fire House Kids care for?

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

Does Fire House Kids accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Fire House Kids' hours?

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

How much does Fire House Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 937-5611 to ask.

What is Fire House Kids' phone number?

(972) 937-5611.

Where is Fire House Kids?

423 N College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The nearest other daycare we list is Mini Scientist Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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