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Young Expression Day Care

811 Maxfield St, Waco, TX 767055.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2018

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About Young Expression Day Care

Young Expression Day Care is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 14, 2018, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
StaffProfessionally trained and experienced in providing childcare services
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Young Expression Day Care 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.
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 Young Expression Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
98 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1665594
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “A cargiver was observed supervising a child in the bathroom from the doorway of their classroom and would have been unable to intervene without leaving their class unsupervised if the child needed help.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

  4. Jun 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the inspection, two caregivers had seventeen children with a specified age of three years old, and one of the caregivers stepped out of the classroom to speak with a parent, leaving the class out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the second caregiver returned to the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

  5. Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “A staff member with a conditional background check was observed supervising a group of children alone while the main caregiver was in the restroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the main caregiver returned from the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “There was an outlet in the afterschool room that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver stated that they had 12 children in their class when they had 13.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  7. May 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The afterschool room had a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a desk within reach of children, and the pre-k room had a bottle of Clorox and a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting on the desk within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the Clorox bottles and hand sanitizer were moved out of reach.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “A child had a bottle of Tylenol that did not have the child's name and the date the parent brought it on it.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood

      “Infant caregivers were not adding mood and activities to Brightwheel.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “The director and three caregivers had expired first aid and CPR, and two caregivers did not have proof of first aid and CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “A caregiver washed their hands in a sink that had bottles in it and was used for washing bottles.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “A caregiver did not have background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation and the director submitted a background check for them.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A caregiver who was outside with their class on the playground sent a child inside to use the bathroom alone. This was corrected during the inspection when the director was informed and the child was returned to their class.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after the child had their diaper changed. This wsa corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver washed the child's hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “A caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver washed their hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “One child had an EpiPen that expired in May 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  2. Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed the center did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

  3. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 15, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Young Expression Day Care

Is Young Expression Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 14, 2018.

When was Young Expression Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Young Expression Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Young Expression Day Care care for?

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

Does Young Expression Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Young Expression Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Young Expression Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 799-7700 to ask.

What is Young Expression Day Care's phone number?

(254) 799-7700.

Where is Young Expression Day Care?

811 Maxfield St, Waco, TX 76705. The nearest other daycare we list is Akkis Little Angel Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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