# Waco Child Development Center Waco Child Development Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Waco, TX serving ages Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 110 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1301 Ross Ave, Waco, TX 76706 - Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 110 - License/permit: 223177 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 753-5981 - Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=102897 ## Inspection record 17 findings across 35 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-31 to 2026-10-15); 16 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-03-12 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-27: Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children. (§746.2805(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-5)) - 2026-03-12 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-27: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care. (§745.621(a)(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-621-a-7)) - 2026-03-12 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-04-27: Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior. (§746.3301(h); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3301-h)) - 2025-04-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-04-17: Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit: One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection. (§746.5617(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5617-a-6)) - 2025-03-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2025-05-07: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2024-10-03 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) - 2024-10-03 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2024-10-03 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended: During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated. (§746.5605(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5605-4)) - 2024-10-03 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-11-18: AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter: HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care. (§745.635(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-635-2)) - 2024-08-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2024-08-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended: During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated. (§746.5605(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5605-4)) - 2024-08-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus. (§746.1201(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-4)) - 2024-07-10 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-07-24: Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection: Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated. (§746.5401; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5401)) - 2024-01-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2024-01-25: Report Number of Employees: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required. (§746.303(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-303-b)) - 2022-01-10 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2022-01-14: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - …and 2 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Talitha Koum Nurture Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-218359) — 0.25 km, capacity 30 - [Eoac Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-206185) — 0.34 km, capacity 136 - [Waco Child Development Infant](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-103789) — 0.5 km, capacity 45 - [First Baptist Preschool Development](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94148) — 1 km, capacity 300 - [Bells Hill YMCA of Central Texas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1504577) — 1.02 km, capacity 150 - [Columbus Avenue Baptist Church](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-96153) — 1.11 km, capacity 189 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 102897 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=102897 - us_census_geocoder record 1301 ROSS AVE|WACO|TX|76706 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 223177 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=223177 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-iqvb_3ij3.b9tt (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=223177 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 03496-1001 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=03496-1001 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-102897 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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