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St Pauls Day Care

517 COLUMBUS AVE, Waco, TX 76701-1323

Operation number:
147688
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:
36
License effective:
November 4, 1985
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547530246
Email:
Not listed
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 14 available inspections for St Pauls Day Care from September 29, 2021 through July 22, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 9, 2024 and involved child guidance.

Eight later inspections, from March 19, 2024 through July 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Waco

Compared to 60 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.66

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
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.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised as her class was transitioning inside from the playground.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation sufficient evidence was found to support a child was neglected.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There was 1 caregiver that did not have current CPR Training with use of a manikin.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file signed by a physician.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 2022
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