Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Waco / McLennan / 76708
Street address: 3319 N 15th A St
Phone: (254) 313-1700
Capacity: 164
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 18, 2024
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 16 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 9, 2026.

The same records list 22 cited deficiencies dated July 24, 2024 to July 9, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 11 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 3 corrected at inspection, 19 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 19 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 22 cited deficiencies for Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 11 Medium High, 3 Medium).

Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	11
Medium	3
Medium Low	0
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

2026-07-09 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The fire inspection had not been scheduled, the last fire inspection was completed on 6/17/26.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-30

2026-04-10 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-10

2026-04-10 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.

Correction date recorded: 2026-04-10

Full citation history from HHSC (22)

2026-07-09 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-30. Correction verified: 2026-07-22.
The fire inspection had not been scheduled, the last fire inspection was completed on 6/17/26.
2026-04-10 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
2026-04-10 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
2026-04-08 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-14. Correction verified: 2026-04-17.
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
2026-02-06 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
2026-02-06 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
2026-02-06 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-10.
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
2026-02-04 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: 2026-02-12.
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
2026-02-04 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: 2026-02-12.
It was determined a child was left on the playground without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
2025-07-22 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
2025-05-15 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
2025-05-15 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-03. Correction verified: 2025-05-27.
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
2025-05-15 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-03. Correction verified: 2025-06-17.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
2025-05-15 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
2025-05-15 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-03. Correction verified: 2025-05-27.
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
2025-05-15 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-05. Correction verified: 2025-05-27.
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
2025-05-15 · 746.2905(2) · Medium High
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-15. Correction verified: 2025-05-19.
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
2025-05-15 · 746.605(11) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-22. Correction verified: 2025-05-27.
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
2024-07-24 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-26. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
2024-07-24 · 746.1401(e) · Medium High
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-26. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
2024-07-24 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-26. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
2024-07-24 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-26. Correction verified: 2024-08-01.
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1469764

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.