Ivy Kids of Waco
9201 Chapel Rd, Waco, TX
4.6· 39 reviews
Our Dreams
- licensed capacity
- 116
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Our Dreams
Our Dreams is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 16, 2001, for up to 116 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Press |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP) |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (24-hour video surveillance), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2001 |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Our Dreams 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.
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 Our Dreams
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #557374
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 30 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 47 visits
- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“It was observed that during nap time, one caregiver was seated between two classrooms of napping children (one classroom with 18 children ages 3-5 and another classroom with 15 children ages 4-7 years old). Another caregiver arrived during the inspection correcting the nap time ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
746.1205(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
“There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was able to exit the building to the parking lot, towards a roadway.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation staff interfered with the investigation by not allowing a parent to speak with DFPS staff while at the daycare. It was also found that the daycare staff told untrue accounts about when the child left the operation and the day it occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not notify parents of a situation placing their child at risk in a timely manner.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 37 earlier visits
- Apr 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infant feeding instructions were not followed for one infant.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
- Feb 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“During a DFPS investigation it was found that two children did not have admission forms for review, and the operation only had the parents' phone number.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated that there were 32 children in the classroom. There were 41 children present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were 41 children ages 2 years to 7 years old present in a classroom with one caregiver. The class was split during the inspection when another caregiver arrived at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated that there were 15 children in the classroom. There were 13 children present.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Infants had a tablet with cartoon folded over the cabinet for viewing.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“4 infants under the age of 12 months were in their cribs laying on boppy pillows or had a blanket covering them.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- May 31, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding instructions were observed not to have been updated every 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
- Mar 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no written feeding instructions available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
- Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
- May 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“During an investigation, it was determined that a child was released to someone without checking their identification or verifying they were on the child's authorized pick-up list.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The designated person in charge did not have access to the operation's records. The person in charge stated children's records and personnel records are kept in a locked cabinent and she does not have a key to unlock it.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection, ten infants were observed in one classroom with one caregiver. Also, twenty-four two-year-old children were observed in one classroom with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Our Dreams
Is Our Dreams licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 16, 2001.
When was Our Dreams last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Our Dreams had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Our Dreams care for?
116, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Our Dreams accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Our Dreams' 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 Our Dreams cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 235-1976 to ask.
What is Our Dreams' phone number?
(254) 235-1976.
Where is Our Dreams?
9901 Pantherway, Waco, TX 76712. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivy Kids of Waco, 0.7 miles away.