Dewey Community Center

925 N 9TH ST, Waco, TX 76707Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 21, 2025

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
Dewey Community Center
License number
1686056
Location
925 N 9TH ST, Waco, TX 76707
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 12.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected October 21, 2025
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

4 Stars

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

56

Total Violations

Oct 21, 2025

Last Inspection

85

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(2)Oct 14, 2025

4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(2)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)(1)Oct 14, 2025

2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Oct 14, 2025

A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.401(6)Oct 14, 2025

The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(3)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)(1)Oct 14, 2025

2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(2)Oct 14, 2025

4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(2)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(2)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(2)Oct 14, 2025

4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.401(6)Oct 14, 2025

The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Oct 14, 2025

A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(3)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.401(6)Oct 14, 2025

The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(3)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Oct 14, 2025

A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)(1)Oct 14, 2025

2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(2)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(2)Oct 14, 2025

4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.401(6)Oct 14, 2025

The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Oct 14, 2025

A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-11

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1205(a)(3)Oct 14, 2025

There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)(1)Oct 14, 2025

2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Mar 28, 2023

Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Mar 28, 2023

Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Mar 28, 2023

Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALHEALTH744.2669Mar 28, 2023

Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-11

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 18, 2022

The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 18, 2022

The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 18, 2022

The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-16

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 18, 2022

The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-16

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY744.1317(a)Apr 11, 2022

The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY744.3559(1)Apr 11, 2022

The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(3)Apr 11, 2022

Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-25

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY744.1317(a)Apr 11, 2022

The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(3)Apr 11, 2022

Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-25

CRITICALSAFETY744.3559(1)Apr 11, 2022

The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY744.1317(a)Apr 11, 2022

The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(3)Apr 11, 2022

Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-25

CRITICALSAFETY744.3559(1)Apr 11, 2022

The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(3)Apr 11, 2022

Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-25

CRITICALSAFETY744.1317(a)Apr 11, 2022

The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)Apr 11, 2022

One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29

CRITICALSAFETY744.3559(1)Apr 11, 2022

The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 25, 2021

I observed a person at the operation, that did not have an "active" background check prior to being in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 25, 2021

I observed a person at the operation, that did not have an "active" background check prior to being in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 25, 2021

I observed a person at the operation, that did not have an "active" background check prior to being in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jun 25, 2021

I observed a person at the operation, that did not have an "active" background check prior to being in a classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dewey Community Center's safety grade?

Dewey Community 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 Dewey Community Center have?

Dewey Community Center has 56 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Dewey Community Center last inspected?

Dewey Community Center was last inspected on October 21, 2025.

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