8 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 6, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 25, 2022 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | §746.1201(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying. |
| May 6, 2025 | §746.2805(1) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | §746.3701 Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | §746.307(b)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk: It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | §746.1201(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | High risk | Corrected | AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited: It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child. |
| Jun 14, 2023 | §746.1205(a)(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside. |
| Sep 25, 2022 | §746.1203(4) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children: It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes, |
| Mar 1, 2022 | §746.2206(2) Facilities & equipment | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities: The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children First Learning Center Waco, 76701 | Child care center | — | 59 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Waco, 76701 | Child care center | — | 189 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Soco Child Care Center Waco, 76707 | Child care center | — | 272 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Horn's Academy Child Care Center Waco, 76707 | Child care center | — | 70 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| The Center Day Camp Waco, 76701 | School-age program | — | 140 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| Talitha Koum Nurture Center Waco, 76706 | Child care center | — | 30 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 94724 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 1920 COLUMBUS AVE|WACO|TX|76… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 1920 COLUMBUS AVE, WACO, TX, 76701 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 40970 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Aug 30, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905742153 | Verified | Aug 26, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905899496 | Verified | Aug 24, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905742152 | Verified | Feb 24, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905742151 | Verified | Sep 10, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905742150 | Verified | Jul 8, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.