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Horn's Academy Child Care Center

1511 BOSQUE BLVD, Waco, TX 76707-3029

Operation number:
1640309
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:
70
License effective:
June 20, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542246805
Email:
Not listed
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 52 available inspections for Horn's Academy Child Care Center from July 30, 2021 through June 11, 2026.

22 inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
52

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
57

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
45

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

52 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Waco

Compared to 60 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.1
Local median
0.66

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
37%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
2.25

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: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record on file for review.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of 8 children's files, there was 1 child that did not have a health statement on file for review.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's last documented fire drill was completed in June 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
An infant was observed in their classroom with children with more than an 18 month age gap. During the inspection, the infant was moved back to the younger infant classroom and an additional caregiver was placed in the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An infant classroom was observed to have been utilized as a passageway by the older children.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Official code
746.2403(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
All caregivers observed during naptime, were counted in ratio. There was not another person observed in the building when I arrived.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(3) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers of Groups Not Combined Not Additional
Official code
746.1613(a)(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver was unaware of the number of children in her group.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
One caregiver was unaware of the ages of the children in her group. Another caregiver was unaware of the age of the youngest child in care and the caregiver did not have documentation of the child's age.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child was observed sitting in a small highchair and was observed to not have been fastened with their seatbelt.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed to not have been fastened while they were in a bouncer. The caregiver fastened the infant during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A group of children were observed eating snacks out of there hands, while they were sitting on the floor.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not follow the instructions on an infant's feeding instructions, when they gave an infant a different type of formula.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver and a parent had an argument in the presence of children in care.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
One caregiver was observed in the doorway during nap time, supervising two classrooms. Compliance was met during the inspection when two caregivers returned from their lunch breaks.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Official code
746.1613(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the current inspection, there were 2 caregivers counted in ratio during nap time and there was not another caregiver present in the building.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with children who were 3, 4 and 5 years olds.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 15 month infant was observed in a Toddler Classroom that was not regulated for Infants. The infant was placed back in their classroom during the inspection.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An infant and toddlers were observed eating Doritos for a snack.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom prior to having pre-service training on file for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom that did not have orientation on file for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)A
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in a classroom was unaware of the ages of children in the classroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care on the arm.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 12 month old infant was observed sleeping in his crib with a bottle. This was corrected when the Director instructed the caregiver to remove the bottle from the crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were 3 caregivers present upon arrival, each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during naptime. There was not another caregiver present in the building to answer the door to parents without a caregiver having to leave the classroom.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Official code
746.1613(a)(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions. The feeding instructions were last updated on 10/3/22.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 15 month infant was observed in a Toddler Classroom that was not regulated for Infants. Ms. Rembert removed the infant from the classroom.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed two caregivers not knowing how many children they had in their care. One caregiver stated they had 12 children and they only had 11. The other caregiver stated they had 9 children but had 8 children.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined through the investigation only 2 classrooms have window air condition units, the remaining classrooms were observed to have been warm and not properly ventilated. During an inspection the temperature at the operation was observed to be 86 degrees.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Official code
746.3407(10)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through an investigation that a caregiver was neglectful in the supervision of a child in care, which resulted in the child to receive an injury.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
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: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver failed to pass on information to a child's primary caregiver when she returned from lunch, that a child in care had received an injury.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Official code
746.1203(11)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she attempted to remove a child from a infant chair and did not move an infant in close proximity on the floor to the chair, causing the chair to hit the infant on the floor, when the chair was lifted on the ground.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined through an investigation the operation did not report an injury, a child sustained while in care, that required medical attention.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined, through an investigation, a caregiver neglected to properly supervise a child in care, which caused the child to receive an injury; due to a fall.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A caregiver did not utilize the straps in an infant chair which caused a child to fall out of the chair and receive an injury.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not notify the parent immediately of an injury the child received while in care. The parent was not notified until approximately an hour after the injury occurred.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was determined through the investigation, parents are not informed of less serious injuries their child receives while in care.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined through information obtained through the investigation, a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when they transported an infant in an infant seat outside, rather than carrying the infant outside.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
It was determined based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation is not properly labeling bottle and pacifiers for infants in care.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two 11 month old infants were observed grouped with 2 year children in a classroom that is not regulated for infants.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
I observed children transported in a vehicle that had not been approved by Child Care Regulation. The transportation vehicle observed belonged to another operation.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The Director had not notified Child Care Regulation she would be utilizing a van to transport children.The Director had not completed the necessary documents for the plan of action for the month.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation allowed a person without a background submitted at the operation to transport children in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
I observed children under 24 months using sanitizer.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
Official code
746.3420(1)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children in care did not have current immunization records on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have a high school diploma or GED on file.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children in care did not have a health statement in their file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
I observed a 13 month old grouped with children 3 years of age.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.2403(3)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver stated she had 18 children in care and it was determined she had 19 children in care.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Official code
746.1203(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The children in the classroom were observed to be out of control in the classroom. The children were observed crying, climbing furnishing and throwing toys.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
I observed a 5 month old infant grouped in a room with 2 year olds.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.2403(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A 2 year old child was observed asleep in a chair; the child was observed to be fastened in the chair with the safety straps.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2505(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Access to the operation was not given until 30 minutes after arrival. The inspector called each number on file and knocked and rang the bell several times before being let into the building.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
Official code
HRC42.04412(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A person was observed counted in ratio in a classroom and had direct access to children in care, without a background check submitted.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed picking up an infant, sitting in a chair on the floor, by the infant's arm.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed infants sitting in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes. The infants were not observed to be eating.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver in the classroom was unable to identify the ages of the children she was caring for.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)