Doris Miller Community Center

1020 ELM AVE, Waco, TX 76704Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

22 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 25, 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
Doris Miller Community Center
License number
1686183
Location
1020 ELM AVE, Waco, TX 76704
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 6.0/100
Inspection record
22 inspections, last inspected September 25, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor6.0 / 100
Health20/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

56

Total Violations

Sep 25, 2025

Last Inspection

153

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Sep 25, 2025

The first aid kits in two of the vans were missing scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when scissors were added to the first aid kits.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY744.301(4)Sep 25, 2025

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when the community center swimming pool was finished and the children in care started using it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director notified CCR that they had started using the swimming pool.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.3113(b)Sep 25, 2025

The last playground checklist was completed in July 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.3113(b)Sep 25, 2025

The last playground checklist was completed in July 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Sep 25, 2025

The first aid kits in two of the vans were missing scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when scissors were added to the first aid kits.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.3113(b)Sep 25, 2025

The last playground checklist was completed in July 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Sep 25, 2025

The first aid kits in two of the vans were missing scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when scissors were added to the first aid kits.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY744.301(4)Sep 25, 2025

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when the community center swimming pool was finished and the children in care started using it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director notified CCR that they had started using the swimming pool.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY744.301(4)Sep 25, 2025

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when the community center swimming pool was finished and the children in care started using it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director notified CCR that they had started using the swimming pool.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Sep 25, 2025

The first aid kits in two of the vans were missing scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when scissors were added to the first aid kits.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY744.301(4)Sep 25, 2025

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when the community center swimming pool was finished and the children in care started using it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director notified CCR that they had started using the swimming pool.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.3113(b)Sep 25, 2025

The last playground checklist was completed in July 2025.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-02

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(2)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver's pre-service training was not in the topics required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(5)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver was missing 2.5 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901Dec 3, 2024

Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, one was missing proof of a background check request, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a statement that he attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Dec 3, 2024

Out of eight children's files reviewed, all of them were missing permission to walk or ride a bus from school and one was missing a statement from the parents that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file with their school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALSAFETY744.501(21)Dec 3, 2024

The parent handbook was missing an emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Dec 3, 2024

Out of eight children's files reviewed, all of them were missing permission to walk or ride a bus from school and one was missing a statement from the parents that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file with their school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALSAFETY744.501(21)Dec 3, 2024

The parent handbook was missing an emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(5)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver was missing 2.5 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(2)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver's pre-service training was not in the topics required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901Dec 3, 2024

Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, one was missing proof of a background check request, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a statement that he attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Dec 3, 2024

Out of eight children's files reviewed, all of them were missing permission to walk or ride a bus from school and one was missing a statement from the parents that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file with their school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(5)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver was missing 2.5 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901Dec 3, 2024

Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, one was missing proof of a background check request, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a statement that he attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29

CRITICALSAFETY744.501(21)Dec 3, 2024

The parent handbook was missing an emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Dec 3, 2024

Out of eight children's files reviewed, all of them were missing permission to walk or ride a bus from school and one was missing a statement from the parents that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file with their school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(2)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver's pre-service training was not in the topics required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(5)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver was missing 2.5 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901Dec 3, 2024

Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, one was missing proof of a background check request, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a statement that he attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29

CRITICALSAFETY744.501(21)Dec 3, 2024

The parent handbook was missing an emergency preparedness plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-10

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(2)(A)Dec 3, 2024

One caregiver's pre-service training was not in the topics required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Jan 4, 2024

One of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a first aid kit in it. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a first aid kit in the vehicle.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY744.3817(a)(5)Jan 4, 2024

Two of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher, and the needle on the fire extinguisher in the third vehicle was in the red.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Jan 4, 2024

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12

CRITICALSAFETY744.3817(a)(5)Jan 4, 2024

Two of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher, and the needle on the fire extinguisher in the third vehicle was in the red.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Jan 4, 2024

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Jan 4, 2024

One of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a first aid kit in it. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a first aid kit in the vehicle.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Jan 4, 2024

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Jan 4, 2024

One of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a first aid kit in it. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a first aid kit in the vehicle.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY744.3817(a)(5)Jan 4, 2024

Two of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher, and the needle on the fire extinguisher in the third vehicle was in the red.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(a)Jan 4, 2024

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.3817(a)(6)Jan 4, 2024

One of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a first aid kit in it. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a first aid kit in the vehicle.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY744.3817(a)(5)Jan 4, 2024

Two of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher, and the needle on the fire extinguisher in the third vehicle was in the red.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-11

CRITICALHEALTH744.707Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was found that parents of the children involved in vehicle accident did not received a signed copy of a incident report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-18

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation vehicle was involved in a accident and one child received an injury that was evaluated by a medical profession. This was corrected during the inspection by explaining to the director the reasons and how to report injuries/incidents to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH744.701(1)Apr 14, 2022

During the inspection the incident reports for children involved in an vehicle accident was not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation vehicle was involved in a accident and one child received an injury that was evaluated by a medical profession. This was corrected during the inspection by explaining to the director the reasons and how to report injuries/incidents to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation vehicle was involved in a accident and one child received an injury that was evaluated by a medical profession. This was corrected during the inspection by explaining to the director the reasons and how to report injuries/incidents to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH744.707Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was found that parents of the children involved in vehicle accident did not received a signed copy of a incident report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-18

SERIOUSHEALTH744.701(1)Apr 14, 2022

During the inspection the incident reports for children involved in an vehicle accident was not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALHEALTH744.305(a)(2)Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation vehicle was involved in a accident and one child received an injury that was evaluated by a medical profession. This was corrected during the inspection by explaining to the director the reasons and how to report injuries/incidents to licensing.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH744.707Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was found that parents of the children involved in vehicle accident did not received a signed copy of a incident report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-18

SERIOUSHEALTH744.701(1)Apr 14, 2022

During the inspection the incident reports for children involved in an vehicle accident was not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

CRITICALHEALTH744.707Apr 14, 2022

Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was found that parents of the children involved in vehicle accident did not received a signed copy of a incident report.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-18

SERIOUSHEALTH744.701(1)Apr 14, 2022

During the inspection the incident reports for children involved in an vehicle accident was not available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doris Miller Community Center's safety grade?

Doris Miller Community Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Doris Miller Community Center have?

Doris Miller Community Center has 56 total violations on record, including 40 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Doris Miller Community Center last inspected?

Doris Miller Community Center was last inspected on September 25, 2025.

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