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4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX
Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas
Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 31, 2023, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1785496
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025Visit2 rules cited
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency and good judgment when she did not take off a child's jacket to see if the child's arm was injured.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
744.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required two-day timeframe when a child broke their arm while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that children in care were not adequately supervised when a child was able to pull down the pants of another child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2025
Aug 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
744.401(4) - Posting Requirements-Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram available.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“The operation's digital records were missing emergency medical treatment authorizations and acknowledgement from parents that the operational policies were received, and one child with an allergy did not yet have an allergy emergency plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
744.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
“One caregiver was missing twelve out of the required fifteen hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas
Is Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 31, 2023.
When was Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas' hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 246-9622 to ask.
What is Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas' phone number?
(512) 246-9622.
Where is Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas?
4225 Pine Ave, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas, 0.3 miles away.