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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 5, 2026.
The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated October 22, 2024 to August 12, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
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 6 cited deficiencies for Ivy Kids of Waco in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 1 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-05.
HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight
Citations
High
4
Medium High
1
Medium
1
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.
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A diaper changing mat was observed to be ripped and torn, preventing the surface form being properly cleaned and sanitized between diaper changes. The damaged mat was removed during inspection and replaced with a new mat.
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver responsible for toddler aged children stated that they had 19 children present in the classroom. There were 20 children present and counted during inspection.
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-12. Correction verified: 2026-08-20.
One caregiver responsible for toddler aged children stated that they had 19 children present in the classroom. There were 20 children present and counted during inspection.
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A diaper changing mat was observed to be ripped and torn, preventing the surface form being properly cleaned and sanitized between diaper changes. The damaged mat was removed during inspection and replaced with a new mat.
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that good judgement was not used when a caregiver was allowed to work when they were ill and with fever.
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: 2024-11-20. Correction verified: 2024-11-26.
It was observed by video camera recording that a child was left alone without supervision in a classroom for less than 5 minutes.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1476647
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