10 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: There were 9 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child: It was determined the operation served food that contained an ingredient a child in care has an allergy to.
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance: It was determined the operation has served a child with a diagnosed and documented food allergy, food that contains the ingredient, twice within a month time frame. The Director did not ensure all protocols for children with food allergies are being followed in order to reduce the risk to the children in care with food allergies.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
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Unlock in the report| Sep 29, 2026 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Investigation of a report (self-reported) | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Investigation of a report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| May 21, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | §746.2421(b) Food & nutrition | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: There were 9 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review. |
| Aug 21, 2026 | §746.3301(i) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child: It was determined the operation served food that contained an ingredient a child in care has an allergy to. |
| Aug 21, 2026 | §746.1003(1) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance: It was determined the operation has served a child with a diagnosed and documented food allergy, food that contains the ingredient, twice within a month time frame. The Director did not ensure all protocols for children with food allergies are being followed in order to reduce the risk to the children in care with food allergies. |
| Jul 6, 2026 | §746.3301(i) Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child: It was determined a child had a documented sensitivity to cinnamon by a physician and the child was given food with cinnamon.. |
| Jul 6, 2026 | §746.3819 Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child who had a documented sensitivity the physician instructed not to give to the child. |
| Jun 29, 2026 | §746.305(a)(6) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: It was determined a child had an incident that required medical attention and the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | §746.3606(2) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care With Statement from Health-Care Professional That Child No Longer Ill: Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined the operation allowed a child who exhibited symptoms of illness, return to care and the operation did not obtain a physician's note. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | §746.305(a)(6) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: It was determined the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | §746.2805(3) Other | High risk | Corrected | Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: It was determined a caregiver pulled a child in care by their ear. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | §746.3301(i) Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child: It was determined 2 caregivers served a child food that they were allergic too. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | §746.2421(b) Food & nutrition | Medium risk | Corrected | Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant instructions on file. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | §746.1301(a)(5)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: There was 1 caregiver that had only completed 10 of 24 hours, another caregiver had only completed 16 of 24 hours, another caregiver completed 8 out of 24 hours of annual training. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | §746.1203(3)(D) Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games: It was determined a caregiver would use their cellphone while children are in care. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Center Day Camp Waco, 76701 | School-age program | — | 140 | No records | — | 0.2 km |
| Waco Montessori School Waco, 76701 | Child care center | — | 180 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Eoac Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center Waco, 76706 | Child care center | — | 136 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Dewey Community Center Waco, 76707 | School-age program | — | 85 | No records | — | 0.8 km |
| Horn's Academy Child Care Center Waco, 76707 | Child care center | — | 70 | No records | — | 0.9 km |
| Children First Learning Center Waco, 76701 | Child care center | — | 59 | No records | — | 0.9 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 96153 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 1300 COLUMBUS AVE|WACO|TX|76… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 1300 COLUMBUS AVE, WACO, TX, 76701 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 116453 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Aug 22, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905744594 | Verified | Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905900815 | Verified | Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905744593 | Verified | Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905900814 | Verified | Sep 29, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905900813 | Verified | Sep 29, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.