7 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2022.
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 6 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | 0 | Verified |
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated: Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
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Unlock in the report| Oct 20, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
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| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | §746.1301(a)(5)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training: Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training. |
| May 12, 2026 | §746.5205(1) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection. |
| May 12, 2026 | §746.3803(a)(1) Health records & medication | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated: Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication. |
| May 12, 2026 | §746.901 Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records: Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification. |
| May 12, 2026 | §746.401(11) Supervision & ratios | Medium risk | Corrected | Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post: The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted. |
| May 12, 2026 | §745.621(a)(2) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone: One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation. |
| Sep 9, 2025 | §746.3819 Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up. |
| Sep 9, 2025 | §746.4003(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit: The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide. |
| Sep 9, 2025 | §746.3301(b) Food & nutrition | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns: The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack. |
| Sep 24, 2024 | §746.1301(a)(3)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing: One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired. |
| Sep 24, 2024 | §746.603(a) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Children's Records Maintained: Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission. |
| Nov 15, 2022 | §746.901(4) Supervision & ratios | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit: One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation. |
| Nov 15, 2022 | §746.1311(e) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium risk | Corrected | Director Annual Training - Additional required topics: Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours. |
| Nov 15, 2022 | §746.3809 Health records & medication | Medium risk | Corrected | Medication No Longer Used: One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Air YMCA of Central Texas Waco, 76710 | School-age program | — | 200 | No records | — | 0.3 km |
| Hillcrest YMCA of Central Texas Waco, 76710 | School-age program | — | 100 | No records | — | 0.7 km |
| Talitha Koum Nurture Center Waco, 76710 | Child care center | — | 43 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| Mountainview YMCA of Central Texas Waco, 76710 | School-age program | — | 100 | No records | — | 1.2 km |
| Noahs Ark Preschool and Parents Day Out Waco, 76710 | Child care center | — | 109 | No records | — | 1.4 km |
| Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy Waco, 76710 | Child care center | — | 50 | No records | — | 1.6 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 96501 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 4901 COBBS DR|WACO|TX|76710 | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 4901 COBBS DR, WACO, TX, 76710 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 125183 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Mar 1, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905744989 | Verified | Aug 6, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905744988 | Verified | May 12, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905744987 | Verified | Sep 9, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905744986 | Verified | Sep 24, 2024 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905744985 | Verified | Oct 20, 2023 | Nov 5, 2026 |
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