Waco Child Development Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 110 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

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

223177

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 1987

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

24 inspections on record, most recent Jun 22, 2026. 9 of 34 visits and reports cited a standard. 8 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 12, 2026Self-reported incident3 standards cited

  • 746.2805(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 745.621(a)(7)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

    There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3301(h)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

    There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• May 7, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5617(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.

    Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 21, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 23, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 19, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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