2026-03-11 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-18
Children First Learning Center
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Waco / McLennan / 76701
- Street address
- 2004 Barnard St
- Phone
- (254) 714-1889
- Capacity
- 59
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 15, 1999
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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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 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated March 11, 2026.
The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated September 26, 2024 to March 11, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 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 7 cited deficiencies for Children First Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 Medium High, 3 Medium).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-03-11.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| 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
2025-03-10 · 746.305(a)(3) · Medium High
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
Correction date recorded: 2025-03-17
2024-09-26 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.
Correction date recorded: 2024-09-26
Full citation history from HHSC (10)
2026-03-11 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-18. Correction verified: 2026-03-18.
There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
2025-03-10 · 746.305(a)(3) · Medium High
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-17.
It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
2024-09-26 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-07.
There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.
2024-09-26 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-04. Correction verified: 2024-10-10.
The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.
2024-09-26 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.
2024-09-26 · 746.1613(a)(5) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-26. Correction verified: 2024-10-10.
There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.
2024-09-26 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-26. Correction verified: 2024-10-03.
The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.
2023-01-25 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-13.
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.
2023-01-25 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-10. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.
2023-01-25 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-14. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=147991
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.