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Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary
Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 10, 2009, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 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-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $159 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #908542- 806
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 12 visits
- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.2105(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on evidence gathered from a DFPS investigation, a group leader was heard telling the children to "shut up". The evidence also shows multiple instances where the group leader screamed or yelled at the children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
“One child did not have a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2023Visit2 rules cited
744.1205(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
“Caregiver was playing a game with other children and was not aware of another child's activities which resulted in the child sustaining an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
744.3105(a)(4) - Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Swinging Ropes
“A child was injured while swinging on a rope that was extended from the roof of the gymnasium.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
Aug 23, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“Operation did not have a complete first aid kit”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
“6 out of 6 files read did not have someone other than a parent listed for emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“Operation did not have a complete menu posted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary
Is Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 10, 2009.
When was Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary 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 Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.
What is Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary's phone number?
(469) 902-9076.
Where is Waxahachie YMCA @ Felty Elementary?
231 Park Place Blvd, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps MDO, 0.9 miles away.