The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program

4901 LAKEWOOD DR, Waco, TX 76710Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

28 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 30, 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
The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program
License number
1726595
Location
4901 LAKEWOOD DR, Waco, TX 76710
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 33.0/100
Inspection record
28 inspections, last inspected September 30, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor33.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

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

39

Total Violations

Sep 30, 2025

Last Inspection

30

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (39)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.201(1)Sep 30, 2025

The parent handbook was missing procedures for field trips, parental notifications, parent participation, and accommodations for special needs children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(6)(A)Sep 30, 2025

The director was missing training in food allergies, administering medication, injury prevention, communcable diseases, and handling hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(2)Sep 30, 2025

Out of four staff files reviewed, one volunteer did not have proof of education on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Sep 30, 2025

Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing an admission date and one was missing parental consent to emergency medical treatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Sep 30, 2025

Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing an admission date and one was missing parental consent to emergency medical treatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(2)Sep 30, 2025

Out of four staff files reviewed, one volunteer did not have proof of education on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.201(1)Sep 30, 2025

The parent handbook was missing procedures for field trips, parental notifications, parent participation, and accommodations for special needs children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(6)(A)Sep 30, 2025

The director was missing training in food allergies, administering medication, injury prevention, communcable diseases, and handling hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Sep 30, 2025

Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing an admission date and one was missing parental consent to emergency medical treatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(2)Sep 30, 2025

Out of four staff files reviewed, one volunteer did not have proof of education on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.201(1)Sep 30, 2025

The parent handbook was missing procedures for field trips, parental notifications, parent participation, and accommodations for special needs children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-01

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1301(a)(6)(A)Sep 30, 2025

The director was missing training in food allergies, administering medication, injury prevention, communcable diseases, and handling hazardous materials.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-07

CRITICALSAFETY744.3501(a)Mar 19, 2025

The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-02

CRITICALSAFETY744.3501(a)Mar 19, 2025

The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-02

CRITICALSAFETY744.3501(a)Mar 19, 2025

The last fire inspection was completed on 3/7/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.1005(a)(1)Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director was not complying with minimum standards when she did not ensure that children were being appropriately cared for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1201(4)Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a child in care was abused.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.2105Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined children in care by pinching them, throwing objects at them, hitting them with her hand and her cellphone, grabbing them, and yelling at them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.1005(a)(1)Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director was not complying with minimum standards when she did not ensure that children were being appropriately cared for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.2105Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined children in care by pinching them, throwing objects at them, hitting them with her hand and her cellphone, grabbing them, and yelling at them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.1005(a)(1)Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director was not complying with minimum standards when she did not ensure that children were being appropriately cared for.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1201(4)Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a child in care was abused.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE744.2105Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined children in care by pinching them, throwing objects at them, hitting them with her hand and her cellphone, grabbing them, and yelling at them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1201(4)Oct 10, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a child in care was abused.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901Jun 12, 2024

Out of the four staff files reviewed, the director did not have a record of her training hours available for review, one caregiver was missing a photo ID, and three caregivers were missing abuse and neglect orientation statements, statements that they had received the center and personnel policies, employment dates, affidavits, proof of education, and statements that they have previous experience and do not require pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Jun 12, 2024

Out of four children's files reviewed, all of them were missing a statement from the parent that their immunization record and hearing/vision screening results were on file with the child's school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-08

CRITICALSAFETY744.3559(1)Jun 12, 2024

The operation had not completed a fire drill in May. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit the building within three minutes.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901Jun 12, 2024

Out of the four staff files reviewed, the director did not have a record of her training hours available for review, one caregiver was missing a photo ID, and three caregivers were missing abuse and neglect orientation statements, statements that they had received the center and personnel policies, employment dates, affidavits, proof of education, and statements that they have previous experience and do not require pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Jun 12, 2024

Out of four children's files reviewed, all of them were missing a statement from the parent that their immunization record and hearing/vision screening results were on file with the child's school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-08

CRITICALSAFETY744.3559(1)Jun 12, 2024

The operation had not completed a fire drill in May. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit the building within three minutes.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901Jun 12, 2024

Out of the four staff files reviewed, the director did not have a record of her training hours available for review, one caregiver was missing a photo ID, and three caregivers were missing abuse and neglect orientation statements, statements that they had received the center and personnel policies, employment dates, affidavits, proof of education, and statements that they have previous experience and do not require pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.603(a)(2)Jun 12, 2024

Out of four children's files reviewed, all of them were missing a statement from the parent that their immunization record and hearing/vision screening results were on file with the child's school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-08

CRITICALSAFETY744.3559(1)Jun 12, 2024

The operation had not completed a fire drill in May. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit the building within three minutes.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(10)Nov 7, 2022

2 of the 3 staff files evaluated did not have signed proof of orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(10)Nov 7, 2022

2 of the 3 staff files evaluated did not have signed proof of orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE744.901(10)Nov 7, 2022

2 of the 3 staff files evaluated did not have signed proof of orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-18

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)May 12, 2022

One caregiver's CPR and First Aid training had expired on 8/2021. One caregiver did not have the CPR requirement met at the time of the inspection. The opertion has scheduled a CPR and First Aid class for all staff on June 2, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)May 12, 2022

One caregiver's CPR and First Aid training had expired on 8/2021. One caregiver did not have the CPR requirement met at the time of the inspection. The opertion has scheduled a CPR and First Aid class for all staff on June 2, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03

CRITICALSTAFFING744.1315(b)May 12, 2022

One caregiver's CPR and First Aid training had expired on 8/2021. One caregiver did not have the CPR requirement met at the time of the inspection. The opertion has scheduled a CPR and First Aid class for all staff on June 2, 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program's safety grade?

The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program have?

The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program has 39 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 15 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program last inspected?

The Arc of McLennan County School Age Program was last inspected on September 30, 2025.

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