Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.22
- Local median
- 0.75
Talitha Koum Nurture Center
1311 CLAY AVE, Waco, TX 76706-1726
- Operation number:
- 823953
- 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:
- 30
- License effective:
- June 26, 2003
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2547531144
- Email:
- dlosak@talithakoum.org
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Talitha Koum Nurture Center from September 15, 2021 through April 27, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved staff training.
Two later inspections, from April 9, 2026 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
9 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76706
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 36%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.38
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was able to leave the building unattended for approximately 7 minutes.
- Correction deadline
- April 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 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: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers were lacking documentation of pre-service training which includes supervision and safety practices in the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- April 23, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper creams and insect repellant in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
- Official code
- 746.3501(5)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Two caregivers were in the classroom with children without being active on the people's list. One caregiver's file could not be located. Other caregiver did not have their background check done.
- Correction deadline
- August 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report