Licensed center · Waco, TX
Academy For Artistic Development And Early Learning
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 40
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 5 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 40 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
1108 Faulkner Ln, Waco, TX 76704 · Mclennan County · 7 licensed daycares in 76704
Capacity rank 5 of 7 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1681365
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- April 2019
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
24 inspections on record, most recent Aug 12, 2026. 10 of 28 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 23, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three of the children's cots were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver added labels to the cots.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A seven-week-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a blanket, and later during the inspection was observed being placed in another play yard that had a stuffed animal attached to the side. This was corrected both times when the infant was removed from the play yard and infant safe sleep was discussed with the caregiver and the director.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child was observed using the bathroom and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was reminded to wash their hands and they did so.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver placed an infant in the wrong play yard despite the play yards being labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the wrong play yard and placed in their own play yard.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection letter and the permit renewal letter were not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when both were printed out and posted.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
There was a cloth cover on the diaper-changing table in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the cover was removed.
Corrected Jul 23, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing multiple policies that are required by minimum standards.
Corrected Aug 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 12, 2026Inspection8 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Corrected Feb 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.
Corrected Feb 19, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.
Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5207(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.
Corrected Feb 12, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
Corrected Feb 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.
Corrected Feb 12, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5319Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.
Corrected Feb 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Corrected Feb 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 19, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.
Corrected Apr 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.
Corrected Mar 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.
Corrected Mar 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4805(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 20, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.
Corrected Nov 20, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation reduced the space for children 18 months and up and increased the space for infants 0-17 months by opening up a one-year-old room in a space that was licensed for children 18 months and older without prior approval from licensing. This was corrected when the infants being cared for in the space not licensed for infants were sent home and the operation informed licensing of their plans to open up a second infant room.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.201(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.
Corrected Mar 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
34 standards cited across 24 inspections, most recently Aug 12, 2026. All 34 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High1029%
- Medium High1338%
- Medium1029%
- Medium Low13%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 15 of 24 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 16 of 34 findings, 18 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 23, 2026, 4 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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