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Ms Idas Child Care Center

1511 E LEAGUE ST, Waco, TX 76704-2835

Operation number:
534862
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:
25
License effective:
June 29, 1999
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547530195
Email:
eej2018@yahoo.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 20 available inspections for Ms Idas Child Care Center from November 8, 2021 through June 26, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 26, 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
20

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
38

17 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

12 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
10

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Waco

Compared to 60 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.9
Local median
0.66

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
60%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
10
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
746.2206(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill at the bottom of the slide had been displaced.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 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: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2026
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 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
One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were no playground checklists available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2024
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Official code
746.1305(b)