# Children First Learning Center Children First Learning Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Waco, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 59 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 2004 Barnard St, Waco, TX 76701 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 59 - License/permit: 524557 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 714-1889 - Hours: 07:00 AM-05:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=147991 ## Inspection record 10 findings across 10 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-10 to 2026-03-11); 5 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-03-11 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-03-18: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file. (§746.2421(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-b)) - 2025-03-10 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-03-17: AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization: It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame. (§746.305(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-3)) - 2024-09-26 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired: In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection. (§746.4003(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4003-b)) - 2024-09-26 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-07: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2024-09-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-10: Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required: There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio. (§746.1613(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1613-a-5)) - 2024-09-26 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2024-09-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-10: Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights: The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone. (§746.501(a)(20); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-20)) - 2023-01-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-02-07: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR: There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file. (§746.1315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-b)) - 2023-01-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-02-13: Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements: There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file. (§746.901(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-2)) - 2023-01-25 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-02-07: Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission: There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file. (§746.611(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-611-b)) ## Nearby programs - [Waco Montessori School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94724) — 0.16 km, capacity 180 - [Soco Child Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1478766) — 0.66 km, capacity 272 - [Columbus Avenue Baptist Church](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-96153) — 0.89 km, capacity 189 - [Horn's Academy Child Care Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1262264) — 0.97 km, capacity 70 - [Provident Heights YMCA of Central Texas](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1539417) — 1.09 km, capacity 50 - [The Center Day Camp](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1275711) — 1.13 km, capacity 140 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 147991 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=147991 - us_census_geocoder record 2004 BARNARD ST|WACO|TX|76701 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 524557 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=524557 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-fvff.mzhh-agnf (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=524557 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02041-1001 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02041-1001 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-147991 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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