First Steps MDO
450 Us-287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX
YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary
YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary is a licensed child care center in Waxahachie, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 1, 2021, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
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5
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8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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
YMCA @ Max Simpson 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 YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1710380- 806
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 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.
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- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“Scissors and Tweezers missing from first aid kit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
Feb 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“First aid kit was missing antiseptic solution or wipes, and gloves.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary
Is YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 1, 2021.
When was YMCA @ Max Simpson 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 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 4 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 YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA @ Max Simpson 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 YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.
What is YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary's phone number?
(469) 902-9076.
Where is YMCA @ Max Simpson Elementary?
470 Washington Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps MDO, 0.9 miles away.