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Waco Child Development Infant

613 S 9TH ST, Waco, TX 76706-1305

Operation number:
230074
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:
45
License effective:
April 22, 1988
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 11 available inspections for Waco Child Development Infant from December 3, 2021 through March 5, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from February 20, 2026 through March 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76706

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.55
Local median
0.75

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver observed in a classroom with 8 infants ages 10 months to 19 months old. An additional caregiver was added to the classroom during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were multiple maintenance deficiencies observed on the two outdoor areas of the operation. There were active ant piles observed, bags of mulch, bird waste, water hoses accessible, a broken gate, broken toy storage and miscellaneous broken items observed.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three smoke detectors in the building were observed to be beeping and in need of batteries during the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Official code
746.5311(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed piles of leaves, with large sticks and a small amount of trash in the leaves on the back playground. I spoke to the director about getting the playground cleaned up for use.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Director failed to notify CCR within 2 days of change in location of services.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location
Official code
746.301(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was past due.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One child who receives a breathing treatment daily did not have a medication authorized signed and available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Official code
746.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation did not have records available for review to determine when the child was given medication.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
Official code
746.3805(c)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The air conditioning units were accessible to children and did not have proper safe guards to prevent access.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two of out of the five records reviewed did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The crib mattresses covers were not snug.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were two fire extinguishers that had expired as of March 2022.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of five caregiver training files reviewed two caregivers did not have current training certificates available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of five staff files reviewed, three caregivers did not have current required training certificates available at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were several cribs that had a crib mattress and a foam mat. This was corrected at inspection when the foam mat was removed. Several crib mattresses were torn. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were replaced with new ones.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of six children files reviewed were not current on immunizations or did not have a record for review at the this inspection.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The back playground is in need of a deep clean. Sand box has green sand and grass growing in the sand, bird feces was observed on some of the materials.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407