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Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas

12 critical, 8 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 30, 2026.

1801 Kendrick Ln, Waco, TX 76711 · (254) 776-6612

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings12 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 16 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 30, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2015Full Permit

Practical2:30p–6pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · 60 places

Texas HHSC operation #1544851 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Aug 13, 2026 to Aug 13, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
- Aug 13, 2026 inspection
Aug 11, 2026Assessment
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Assessment
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Assessment
Outcome pending
Aug 11, 2026Assessment
Outcome pending
May 7, 2026 to May 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 7, 2026 inspection
- May 7, 2026 inspection
- May 7, 2026 inspection
- May 7, 2026 inspection
Apr 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Apr 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Apr 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Apr 30, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  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.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified May 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Apr 28, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  The children did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified Apr 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2517(4).
Apr 28, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  The children did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified Apr 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2517(4).
Apr 28, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  The children did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified Apr 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2517(4).
Apr 28, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  The children did not wash hands after coming inside from outdoor play.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified Apr 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2517(4).
Apr 24, 2026 to Apr 24, 20264 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 24, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 24, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 24, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 24, 2026 self-reported incident
2025
Jul 15, 2025 to Aug 15, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 15, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 15, 2025 inspection
May 16, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a child in care was left alone on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(6).
May 16, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a child in care was left alone on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(6).
May 16, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a child in care was left alone on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
May 16, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to show that a child in care was left alone on the playground.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
2024
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have a menu for snack posted.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have a menu for snack posted.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have a menu for snack posted.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
Nov 14, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have a menu for snack posted.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2024, verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
Jan 23, 2024 to Jan 23, 20244 inspections
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2023
Dec 8, 2023 to Dec 20, 20238 inspections
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- Dec 8, 2023 inspection
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- Dec 8, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Aug 25, 2023 to Aug 25, 20234 inspections
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2022
Sep 6, 2022 to Sep 6, 20224 inspections
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2021
Oct 15, 2021 to Oct 15, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection
- Oct 15, 2021 inspection

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