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Future Minds

809 Lenox St, Waco, TX 76704
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2006

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About Future Minds

Future Minds is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 13, 2006, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Future Minds has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 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 Future Minds

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#860659
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 18 visits
  1. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “In the toddler room, disinfectant wipes and spray were being stored on shelves that were low enough for toddlers to reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the director hung a basket on the wall for caregivers to store their cleaning supplies out of reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

  3. Jun 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “There was a piece of climbing equipment on the front playground that was meant for indoor use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the equipment was removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

      “There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A child did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “There were bottles of Clorox wipes in the toddler room and the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were moved out of reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous

      “The pre-k schedule did not have 90 minutes of physical activity on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  4. Jul 1, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “One caregiver was missing four hours out of the required 24 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The children's product recall verification form was last signed in May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was completed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated since May.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet off.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “There was a bottle of Clorox wipes and a bottle of Febreze on the shelves where children could reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were moved to a closet that the children could not access.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024

  9. Jul 2, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The center's operational policies did not address all of the topics required in minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape

      “The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      “An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the bottle from the crib.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One caregiver and the director had expired first aid and CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “One caregiver had only completed 12 out of the 24 required annual training hours and another caregiver had only completed 16 hours out of the 24 required annual training hours for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and both caregivers have started obtaining their hours for the current year.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “The director had only completed 9 out of the required 30 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and the director has already obtained over 30 training hours for the current year.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Out of six children's files reviewed, five were missing admission dates, three school-age children were missing school information, and one school-age child was missing permission to ride the bus from school.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

  10. Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “During the inspection observed caregiver prepare a bottle on the diaper changing table and then change on diaper on the table.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

  5. Feb 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child

      “During the inspection observed a caregiver change a diaper, turn her back and throw a diaper in trash can leaving infant buckled on diaper changing table.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

  6. Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “3 out of the 5 staff employed longer than 90 days and were present did not have a current certification in CPR/First AID”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the infant and the blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “During the inspection a 9 month old was observed in a bouncer drinking a bottle that was propped up by a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the bottle and taking the infant out of the bouncer.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

      “During the inspection there were eight infants observed sleeping, two infants did not have a crib/playpen and were observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was corrected by the director taking two playpens to the infant classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Observed two infants under 12 months old sleeping in playpens with blankets covering them. This was corrected by the caregivers removing the blankets.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “During the inspection the personnel files were missing, notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, and documentation of pre-service trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023

  8. Apr 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During the inspection a caregiver with a pending background check was accessible to children in care and counted in ratio. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation and being replaced with caregiver with a cleared background check.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the inspection the playground was observed with a large tree limb hanging down from a tree and leaning on playground fence. Observed a sink cabinet accessible to children containing rodent traps without a safety latch on the cabinet to prevent children in care from accessing items under sink. The traps were removed during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “During the inspection a outlet accessible to children under 5 years was observed uncovered. This was corrected by the outlet being covered with a safety cover.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Future Minds

Is Future Minds licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 13, 2006.

When was Future Minds last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Future Minds had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Future Minds care for?

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

Does Future Minds accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Future Minds' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Future Minds cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 799-1420 to ask.

What is Future Minds' phone number?

(254) 799-1420.

Where is Future Minds?

809 Lenox St, Waco, TX 76704. The nearest other daycare we list is Mentoring Alliance-Rapoport Primary, 0.3 miles away.

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