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Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas

6400 Edmond Ave, Waco, TX 76710
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024

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About Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas

Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 20, 2024, for up to 78 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Parkdale 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 Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
78 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1790660
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Out of eight children's records reviewed, one did not have the name of the school where his immunization record was on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2655(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “There was medication stored in the first aid kit that did not have the child's name and the date the medication was brought to the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “One child with a diagnosed food allergy had an allergy plan that was not signed by the physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025

  3. Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3561(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram

      “The operation did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram available.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

  4. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors

      “There were no scissors in the operation's first aid kit. This was corrected when a pair of new scissors were placed in the first aid kit.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas

Is Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 20, 2024.

When was Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas care for?

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

Does Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas' hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 776-6612 to ask.

What is Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas' phone number?

(254) 776-6612.

Where is Parkdale YMCA of Central Texas?

6400 Edmond Ave, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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