Waco Child Development Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Waco / McLennan / 76706
Street address: 1301 Ross Ave
Phone: (254) 753-5981
Capacity: 110
Ages served: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 11, 1987
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 17 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 21, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated January 23, 2024 to March 12, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 11 High, 2 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 14 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 14 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 14 cited deficiencies for Waco Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (11 High, 2 Medium High, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-21.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	11
Medium High	2
Medium	0
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-03-12 · 746.3301(h) · Medium High

Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-10

2026-03-12 · 746.2805(5) · High

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-10

2026-03-12 · 745.621(a)(7) · High

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-10

Full citation history from HHSC (17)

2026-03-12 · 745.621(a)(7) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
2026-03-12 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.
2026-03-12 · 746.3301(h) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
2025-04-07 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-14. Correction verified: 2025-04-17.
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.
2025-03-21 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-07.
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.
2024-10-03 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 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.
2024-10-03 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 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.
2024-10-03 · 745.635(2) · High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 2024-11-18.
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.
2024-10-03 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 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.
2024-08-19 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 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.
2024-08-19 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 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.
2024-08-19 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-03. Correction verified: 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.
2024-07-10 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-24. Correction verified: 2024-07-24.
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
2024-01-23 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-01. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
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.
2022-01-10 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-14.
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.
2021-12-31 · 746.5605(4) · High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: 2022-01-31.
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
2021-12-31 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: 2022-01-31.
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=102897

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.