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Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC

3319 N 15TH A ST, Waco, TX 76708-2135

Operation number:
1791464
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:
164
License effective:
July 18, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2543131700
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 21 available inspections for Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC from February 5, 2024 through July 9, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
21

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 18 local median in 76708

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.05
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
3.18

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.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection had not been scheduled, the last fire inspection was completed on 6/17/26.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
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: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined a child was left on the playground without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(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
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2905(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Official code
746.1401(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601