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Future Minds

809 LENOX ST, Waco, TX 76704-1519

Operation number:
860659
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:
49
License effective:
October 13, 2006
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547991420
Email:
latriecem1968@gmail.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 18 available inspections for Future Minds from April 18, 2022 through June 29, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 15, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
18

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
32

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

6 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Waco

Compared to 60 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.78
Local median
0.66

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
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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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler room, disinfectant wipes and spray were being stored on shelves that were low enough for toddlers to reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the director hung a basket on the wall for caregivers to store their cleaning supplies out of reach.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 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
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The pre-k schedule did not have 90 minutes of physical activity on it.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
Official code
746.2206(2)(B)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3503(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A child did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were bottles of Clorox wipes in the toddler room and the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were moved out of reach.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
Correction deadline
June 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a piece of climbing equipment on the front playground that was meant for indoor use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the equipment was removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated since May.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was missing four hours out of the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product recall verification form was last signed in May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was completed.
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes and a bottle of Febreze on the shelves where children could reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were moved to a closet that the children could not access.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the bottle from the crib.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver had only completed 12 out of the 24 required annual training hours and another caregiver had only completed 16 hours out of the 24 required annual training hours for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and both caregivers have started obtaining their hours for the current year.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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 training
Report finding
One caregiver and the director had expired first aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director had only completed 9 out of the required 30 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and the director has already obtained over 30 training hours for the current year.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The center's operational policies did not address all of the topics required in minimum standards.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of six children's files reviewed, five were missing admission dates, three school-age children were missing school information, and one school-age child was missing permission to ride the bus from school.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
Official code
746.4003(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection observed caregiver prepare a bottle on the diaper changing table and then change on diaper on the table.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection observed a caregiver change a diaper, turn her back and throw a diaper in trash can leaving infant buckled on diaper changing table.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection a 9 month old was observed in a bouncer drinking a bottle that was propped up by a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the bottle and taking the infant out of the bouncer.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed two infants under 12 months old sleeping in playpens with blankets covering them. This was corrected by the caregivers removing the blankets.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection there were eight infants observed sleeping, two infants did not have a crib/playpen and were observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was corrected by the director taking two playpens to the infant classroom.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the infant and the blanket.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection the personnel files were missing, notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, and documentation of pre-service trainings.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of the 5 staff employed longer than 90 days and were present did not have a current certification in CPR/First AID
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection a outlet accessible to children under 5 years was observed uncovered. This was corrected by the outlet being covered with a safety cover.
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection the playground was observed with a large tree limb hanging down from a tree and leaning on playground fence. Observed a sink cabinet accessible to children containing rodent traps without a safety latch on the cabinet to prevent children in care from accessing items under sink. The traps were removed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver with a pending background check was accessible to children in care and counted in ratio. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation and being replaced with caregiver with a cleared background check.
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