Licensed center · Waco, TX
This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center
- Infant · Toddler
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
- Capacity 27
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to toddlers
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Meals
- Snacks provided
- Nearby
- 2 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 27 children
Does not accept child care assistance
Snacks provided
Skill classes
Location and nearby daycares
3216 Ferndale Dr, Waco, TX 76706 · Mclennan County · 11 licensed daycares in 76706
Capacity rank 8 of 11 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts0.1 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool
- This Little Piggy Academy0.5 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Kendrick YMCA Of Central Texas1.2 mi · Licensed center · Preschool, School age
- Thurman E Dorsey Head Start Eoac1.3 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool
- Christiana Berry1.5 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler
- Bells Hill YMCA Of Central Texas2.1 mi · Licensed center · School age
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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
- 1683407
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- April 2019
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
15 inspections on record, most recent Feb 11, 2026. 9 of 20 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
it was observed in the infant 1 room there was teething medication unlabelled, and intented for the use of all infants. The medication was removed during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 11, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 23, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3703(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one staff member was in direct care of children after consuming alcohol.
Corrected Jul 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3703(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A classroom was observed with 7 infants aged 10-16 months during nap time. There was one caregiver present bringing the classrooom out of the required child/caregiver ratio of 5:1.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
One classroom did not have adequate lighting during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection when a light was turned on.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Two infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The infants were moved to bare cribs during the inspection.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not do a face to name count upon reentering the building with the group of children. Caregiver left a child outside unattended for over 20 minutes. Caregivers kept eyes on children for transition into building from playground.
Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the DFPS investigation there is a violation of this standard. A child was left outside, unattended, in the heat of summer at the operation for over 20 minutes.
Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jul 25, 2024Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the DFPS investigation there is a violation of this standard. A child was left outside, unattended, in the heat of summer at the operation for over 20 minutes.
Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not do a face to name count upon reentering the building with the group of children. Caregiver left a child outside unattended for over 20 minutes. Caregivers kept eyes on children for transition into building from playground.
Corrected Sep 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 12, 2023Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was observed in a video that a caregiver got out her personal phone while supervising children and was using it while children were crying. This was corrected when the caregiver was terminated from the operation.
Corrected Jul 21, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2401(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
It was observed in a video that an infant was upset and crying and neither caregiver in the room would pick up or comfort the child. This was corrected when both caregivers were terminated from the operation.
Corrected Jul 21, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 30, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in a classroom caring for children who did not have a background check determination.
Corrected Mar 31, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Cited standards by risk level
15 standards cited across 15 inspections, most recently Feb 11, 2026. All 15 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High960%
- Medium High640%
- Medium0
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 10 of 15 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 4 of 15 findings, 11 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 11, 2026
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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