Waco Child Development Center

1301 ROSS AVE, Waco, TX 76706Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

61 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 16, 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
Waco Child Development Center
License number
223177
Location
1301 ROSS AVE, Waco, TX 76706
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
61 inspections, last inspected March 16, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

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

56

Total Violations

Mar 16, 2026

Last Inspection

110

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Apr 7, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Apr 7, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Apr 7, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5617(a)(6)Apr 7, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Mar 21, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 3, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 3, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Oct 3, 2024

HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Oct 3, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Oct 3, 2024

HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Oct 3, 2024

HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Oct 3, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 3, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 3, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(2)Oct 3, 2024

HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Oct 3, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 3, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 3, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 3, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Oct 3, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Oct 3, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Aug 19, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Aug 19, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 19, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 19, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Aug 19, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 19, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Aug 19, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Aug 19, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Aug 19, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Aug 19, 2024

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Aug 19, 2024

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Aug 19, 2024

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Jul 10, 2024

Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Jul 10, 2024

Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Jul 10, 2024

Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Jul 10, 2024

Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 23, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 23, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 23, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 23, 2024

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 10, 2022

During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 10, 2022

During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 10, 2022

During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Jan 10, 2022

During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Dec 31, 2021

During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waco Child Development Center's safety grade?

Waco Child Development Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Waco Child Development Center have?

Waco Child Development Center has 56 total violations on record, including 52 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Waco Child Development Center last inspected?

Waco Child Development Center was last inspected on March 16, 2026.

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