Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas
Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 60 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 5). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 66% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
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Citations, newest first
Two of the children left the classroom and started walking down the hall without the caregivers' knowledge. This was corrected when a caregiver was told that the children had left and the caregiver went and got the children.
The children did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that when a child was left on a playground, the incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation within two days as required.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a child in care was left alone on the playground.
The operation did not have a menu for snack posted.
About this center
Common questions
Does Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas’s hours?
2:30 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 30, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas compare with other daycares in Waco?
It is #14 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 66% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas last inspected?
Aug 13, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1544851 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.