Ms Idas Child Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Waco / McLennan / 76704
Street address: 1511 E League St
Phone: (254) 753-0195
Capacity: 25
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 29, 1999
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 August 25, 2026.

The same records list 37 cited deficiencies dated May 14, 2024 to August 25, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 8 High, 14 Medium High, 14 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 7 corrected at inspection, 30 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 30 of these citations.

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

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 37 cited deficiencies for Ms Idas Child Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 14 Medium High, 14 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-25.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	8
Medium High	14
Medium	14
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

2026-08-25 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

The director was missing training in abuse and neglect.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-08

2026-08-25 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

One caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, another caregiver was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and building and physical premises training, and a third caregiver was missing training in SIDs and shaken baby, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases,…

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-18

2026-06-26 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (40)

2026-08-25 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: 2026-09-14.
One caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, another caregiver was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and building and physical premises training, and a third caregiver was missing training in SIDs and shaken baby, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, adminstering medications, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety.
2026-08-25 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-08. Correction verified: 2026-09-04.
The director was missing training in abuse and neglect.
2026-06-26 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-07.
The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.
2026-06-26 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-13.
The loose-fill at the bottom of the slide had been displaced.
2026-06-26 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.
2026-05-07 · 746.1613(a)(4) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-07. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.
Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.
2026-03-12 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-12. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
2026-03-11 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-11. Correction verified: 2026-03-12.
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
2026-03-11 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-11. Correction verified: 2026-03-12.
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.
2026-03-11 · 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: 2026-03-11. Correction verified: 2026-03-12.
A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.
2026-03-11 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-11. Correction verified: 2026-03-12.
A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.
2026-03-10 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-23.
One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.
2026-03-10 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-20. Correction verified: 2026-03-27.
The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.
2026-03-10 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-03-10.
The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.
2026-03-10 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-24. Correction verified: 2026-03-30.
One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.
2026-03-10 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-10. Correction verified: 2026-03-11.
One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.
2025-10-03 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-11-03.
The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.
2025-10-03 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.
2025-10-03 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-10. Correction verified: 2025-10-10.
There were no playground checklists available for review.
2025-04-25 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
2025-04-14 · 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: 2025-04-14. Correction verified: 2025-04-25.
A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.
2025-04-08 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-08. Correction verified: 2025-04-14.
There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
2025-04-08 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-22. Correction verified: 2025-04-14.
The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.
2025-04-08 · 746.4003(b) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.
2025-04-08 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-04-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.
2024-10-08 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-28.
The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.
2024-10-08 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-11. Correction verified: 2024-10-11.
Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.
2024-10-08 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-10-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.
2024-05-14 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-20. Correction verified: 2024-06-20.
Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.
2024-05-14 · 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: 2024-05-14. Correction verified: 2024-05-17.
A child was sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.
2024-05-14 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-05.
There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.
2024-05-14 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.
2024-05-14 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-14. Correction verified: 2024-05-17.
There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.
2024-05-14 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-17.
One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.
2024-05-14 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-10. Correction verified: 2024-06-11.
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
2024-05-14 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-05-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.
2024-05-14 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-21. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.
2021-11-08 · 746.1305(b) · Medium High
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-19. Correction verified: 2021-11-19.
During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.
2021-11-08 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-19. Correction verified: 2021-11-19.
A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.
2021-11-08 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=154330

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.