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Hines YMCA of Central Texas

301 Garrison St, Waco, TX 76704
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2026
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About Hines YMCA of Central Texas

Hines YMCA of Central Texas is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 16, 2026, 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 6 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: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hines 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).

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 Hines YMCA of Central Texas

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1820772
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Aug 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The last recorded fire drill showed that the children exited in five minutes. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children exited the building in under three minutes.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 31, 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 Hines YMCA of Central Texas

Is Hines YMCA of Central Texas licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 16, 2026.

When was Hines YMCA of Central Texas last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 Hines 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 Hines YMCA of Central Texas accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hines 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 Hines YMCA of Central Texas cost?

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

What is Hines YMCA of Central Texas' phone number?

(512) 246-9622.

Where is Hines YMCA of Central Texas?

301 Garrison St, Waco, TX 76704. The nearest other daycare we list is Doris Miller Community Center, 0.2 miles away.

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