Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.66
The Center Day Camp
1115 COLUMBUS AVE, Waco, TX 76701-1210
- Operation number:
- 1651438
- 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:
- 140
- License effective:
- November 29, 2017
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2547547971
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- www.cabcwaco.org/daycamp
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for The Center Day Camp from June 6, 2022 through June 24, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Waco
Compared to 60 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 31%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 78%
- Local median
- 37%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 4, 2025June 12, 2026June 15, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 4, 2025July 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care.
- Correction deadline
- June 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
- Official code
- 744.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge.
- Correction deadline
- June 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
- Official code
- 745.621(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children.
- Correction deadline
- June 15, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 744.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care.
- Correction deadline
- June 12, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 744.501(18) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
- Official code
- 744.501(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
- Correction deadline
- July 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 744.501(18) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
- Official code
- 744.501(18)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation.
- Correction deadline
- June 4, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 11, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
- Official code
- 744.2669
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file.
- Correction deadline
- June 20, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 16, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
- Official code
- 744.2669
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The children's file were missing the following sections: *Authorization for Medical Emergency *Parent Signature on Enrollment Form
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 744.603(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- There were 4 persons, that had a "pending" background check, observed supervising a group of children. There was 1 person with no background check submitted that was observed supervising a group of children. The persons were sent home during the inspection and other staff was brought in to maintain ratio and group sizes.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
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