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Mini Engineers Academy

311 Ferris Ave, Waxahachie, TX 751655.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2025
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About Mini Engineers Academy

Mini Engineers Academy is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 1, 2025, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSTEM / STEAMOpens 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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri 07:00 am - 05:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Parent updatesParent app (procare, Procare app)
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mini Engineers Academy 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 Mini Engineers Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1815476
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      “Based on evidence from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver placed a child in timeout for a period that was longer than the child's age allows.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025

  4. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      “Cribs did not have the required firm fitted sheets per minimum standard.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

  6. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 22, 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 Mini Engineers Academy

Is Mini Engineers Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 1, 2025.

When was Mini Engineers Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mini Engineers Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Mini Engineers Academy care for?

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

Does Mini Engineers Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mini Engineers Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mini Engineers Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 280-5208 to ask.

What is Mini Engineers Academy's phone number?

(214) 280-5208.

Where is Mini Engineers Academy?

311 Ferris Ave, 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).