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Mini Scientist Academy

509 Ferris Ave, Waxahachie, TX 751655.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$110
year first permitted
2021
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About Mini Scientist Academy

Mini Scientist Academy is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 27, 2021, for up to 50 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 Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $110 to $245.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 16 months - 6 years old (classes)
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm; evening hours upon request”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 16 months - 6 years old (classes)
ProgramsAfter-school care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based, STEM / STEAM
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm; evening hours available upon request
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mini Scientist Academy lists weekly tuition from $110 to $245. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
16 months - 6 years old $245 - 275 per week$245
After School $110 per week$110
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Scientist Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1714442
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 10 visits

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 16 visits
  1. Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 4, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo 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 Scientist Academy

Is Mini Scientist Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 27, 2021.

When was Mini Scientist Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mini Scientist Academy had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 10 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Scientist Academy care for?

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

Does Mini Scientist Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mini Scientist 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 Scientist Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $110 to $245, as it lists it.

What is Mini Scientist Academy's phone number?

(214) 317-3188.

Where is Mini Scientist Academy?

509 Ferris Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The nearest other daycare we list is Mini Engineers 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).