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Children First Learning Center

2004 BARNARD ST, Waco, TX 76701-1029

Operation number:
524557
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:
59
License effective:
January 15, 1999
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547141889
Email:
CFLCINC1@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Children First Learning Center from November 10, 2021 through March 11, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

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

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Waco

Compared to 60 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.66

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 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: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
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: Staff training
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)