# Dewey Community Center Dewey Community Center is a licensed before/after school program (school-age program) in Waco, TX serving ages School, with 85 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 925 N 9th St, Waco, TX 76707 - Ages: School - Capacity: 85 - License/permit: 1686056 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 750-8677 - Hours: 03:00 PM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1323682 ## Inspection record 13 findings across 8 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-04-11 to 2026-07-22); 10 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-10-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-20: CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines: 2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review. (§744.1315(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1315-b-1)) - 2025-10-14 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-10-21: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages: There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children. (§744.1205(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1205-a-3)) - 2025-10-14 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-10-20: Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements: 4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review. (§744.901(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-901-2)) - 2025-10-14 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-21: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for: There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group. (§744.1205(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1205-a-2)) - 2025-10-14 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-10-21: Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served: The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review. (§744.401(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-401-6)) - 2025-10-14 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-11-10: Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent: A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician. (§744.2669; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-2669)) - 2023-03-28 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-04-11: Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent: Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file. (§744.2669; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-2669)) - 2022-04-18 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-06-16: AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization: The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident. (§744.305(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-305-a-2)) - 2022-04-11 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-04-13: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022. (§744.3559(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-3559-1)) - 2022-04-11 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-04-22: Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.: One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid. (§744.1315(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1315-a)) - 2022-04-11 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-04-22: Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR: One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR. (§744.1315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1315-b)) - 2022-04-11 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-04-22: Transportation Safety Training: The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file. (§744.1317(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-1317-a)) - 2022-04-11 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-04-22: Children's Records - Immunizations: Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends. (§744.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-744-603-a-3)) ## Nearby programs - [The Center Day Camp](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1275711) — 0.68 km, capacity 140 - [West Avenue YMCA of Central Texas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1539468) — 0.75 km, capacity 50 - [St Pauls Day Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-97330) — 0.77 km, capacity 36 - [Horn's Academy Child Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1262264) — 0.78 km, capacity 70 - [Columbus Avenue Baptist Church](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-96153) — 0.81 km, capacity 189 - [St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94252) — 0.81 km, capacity 150 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1323682 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1323682 - us_census_geocoder record 925 N 9TH ST|WACO|TX|76707 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1686056 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1686056 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-det4.rid5_ayw5 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1686056 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1323682 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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