Children First Learning Center

2004 BARNARD ST, Waco, TX 76701Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

25 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 11, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Children First Learning Center
License number
524557
Location
2004 BARNARD ST, Waco, TX 76701
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 12.0/100
Inspection record
25 inspections, last inspected March 11, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor12.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety40/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

51

Total Violations

Mar 11, 2026

Last Inspection

59

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (51)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 11, 2026

There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 11, 2026

There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 11, 2026

There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(3)Mar 10, 2025

It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Sep 26, 2024

In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 26, 2024

There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Sep 26, 2024

There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 26, 2024

The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 26, 2024

The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 26, 2024

The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Sep 26, 2024

There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 26, 2024

There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 26, 2024

The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Sep 26, 2024

In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Sep 26, 2024

There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 26, 2024

There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 26, 2024

The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Sep 26, 2024

In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 26, 2024

The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 26, 2024

The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(5)Sep 26, 2024

There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Sep 26, 2024

There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4003(b)Sep 26, 2024

In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Sep 26, 2024

The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(2)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(b)Jan 25, 2023

There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)May 26, 2021

A caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 26, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)May 26, 2021

A caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 26, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 26, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)May 26, 2021

A caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 26, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)May 26, 2021

A caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 18, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 18, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 18, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(4)May 18, 2021

Each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during nap time. There was not an extra caregiver observed in the building during initial arrival.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-18

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children First Learning Center's safety grade?

Children First Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Children First Learning Center have?

Children First Learning Center has 51 total violations on record, including 32 critical, 19 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Children First Learning Center last inspected?

Children First Learning Center was last inspected on March 11, 2026.

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