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Greater Waco Early Education Center

910 E LOOP 340, Waco, TX 76705-3452

Operation number:
895601
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:
149
License effective:
November 18, 2008
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547990500
Email:
earlyed@gweec.org

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 56 available inspections for Greater Waco Early Education Center from August 9, 2021 through April 27, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
56

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
34

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
30

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

56 total inspections vs 21 local median in 76705

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.61
Local median
0.79

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
32%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.78

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
One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the center, and information about the benefits of physical play and how children will do active play when the weather prohibits them from going outside. This was corrected during the inspection when this information was added to the handbook.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of ten children's files reviewed, three were missing hearing and vision screening results and two needed updated immunization records.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The first aid kit in the transportation bus was missing a guide to first aid, tweezers, and antiseptic wipes.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was heard yelling at children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that yelling is not an acceptable form of discipline.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver stepped into the bathroom to complete diaper changes, leaving the children in the classroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that adequate supervision was not provided when there were incidents where a child was bitten and the caregivers were unaware.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the afterschool classroom, there was a bottle of cleaning supplies left within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a locked cabinet.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A classroom that had infants in it was using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver joined the classroom so that ratio was not reduced.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were two caregivers in classrooms who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers left the operation.
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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver who had conditions on her background check and couldn't be left alone with children was left alone with children during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned to the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In one of the toddler classrooms, there was a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner sitting on a cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaner was moved to a counter out of the children's reach.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
Correction deadline
March 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers did not provide an adequate level of supervision to intervene and ensure the safety of children on the playground.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
One infant was observed to be swaddled in a bare crib during the inspection. The swaddle was removed.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
It was observed that the fence on the playground was not secured properly. Children were observed lifting the bottom of the chain link fence posing a safety risk.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
One classroom of 5 infants, ages 10 - 13 months, did not have their hands washed upon returning inside from outdoor play.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the minimum director presence of 75% was not being met.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were served undercooked or overcooked food at the operation on multiple occasions.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when children were pulled or moved aggressively by the arm.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Children under the age of 4 years old were observed to be served whole hotdogs during lunch. The food was cut into small peices during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal. The toy was removed during the inspeciton.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 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)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the safety straps on one highchair were not fastened, causing a child to fall.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
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)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infants were placed in cribs for reasons not related to sleep and when discontent.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2425 - Crib Activities
Official code
746.2425
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers were completing janitorial duties while responsible for the supervision of children.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Official code
746.1203(3)(C)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two caregivers did not wash the hands of two infants after diapering the children.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
One caregiver in a 12-17 month old classroom did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One caregiver was observed wiping the noses of different children without washing their hands in between.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four infants were observed eating in highchairs without the safety belts fastened. This was brought into compliance when the infants were buckled in their seats.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Three caregivers were found to not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four infants were observed in highchairs without safety straps buckled. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407