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Waco Child Development Center

1301 ROSS AVE, Waco, TX 76706-1763

Operation number:
223177
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Mclennan
Capacity:
110
License effective:
February 11, 1987
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547535981
Email:
wacochildcareinc@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 34 available inspections for Waco Child Development Center from September 17, 2021 through June 22, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved background screening.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from March 16, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76706

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.75

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.38

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Official code
746.3301(h)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)