Waco Child Development Center
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
Quality Rating
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25
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
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25
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
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-25
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
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.