Greater Waco Early Education Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Waco / McLennan / 76705
Street address: 910 E Loop 340
Phone: (254) 799-0500
Capacity: 149
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-05:45 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 18, 2008
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 18 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated April 27, 2026.

The same records list 23 cited deficiencies dated June 13, 2024 to April 27, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 15 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 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 23 cited deficiencies for Greater Waco Early Education Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (15 High, 6 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-27.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	15
Medium High	6
Medium	2
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

2026-04-27 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.

Corrected at inspection

2026-04-15 · 746.201(1) · High

Policies Comply with Rules

The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the…

Corrected at inspection

2026-04-15 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (34)

2026-04-27 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
2026-04-15 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
2026-04-15 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the center, and information about the benefits of physical play and how children will do active play when the weather prohibits them from going outside. This was corrected during the inspection when this information was added to the handbook.
2025-07-10 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-17. Correction verified: 2025-07-15.
The first aid kit in the transportation bus was missing a guide to first aid, tweezers, and antiseptic wipes.
2025-07-10 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-10. Correction verified: 2025-07-15.
A caregiver was heard yelling at children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that yelling is not an acceptable form of discipline.
2025-07-10 · 746.603(a)(2) · Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-11.
Out of ten children's files reviewed, three were missing hearing and vision screening results and two needed updated immunization records.
2025-06-06 · 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: 2025-07-08. Correction verified: 2025-07-10.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver stepped into the bathroom to complete diaper changes, leaving the children in the classroom unsupervised.
2025-04-22 · 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: 2025-05-20. Correction verified: 2025-05-29.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that adequate supervision was not provided when there were incidents where a child was bitten and the caregivers were unaware.
2025-03-13 · 746.2424 · High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-18.
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
2025-03-13 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-18.
In the afterschool classroom, there was a bottle of cleaning supplies left within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a locked cabinet.
2025-03-13 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were two caregivers in classrooms who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers left the operation.
2025-03-13 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-18.
A caregiver who had conditions on her background check and couldn't be left alone with children was left alone with children during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned to the classroom.
2025-03-13 · 746.1613(a) · Medium
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-13. Correction verified: 2025-03-18.
A classroom that had infants in it was using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver joined the classroom so that ratio was not reduced.
2025-03-05 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-05. Correction verified: 2025-03-13.
In one of the toddler classrooms, there was a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner sitting on a cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaner was moved to a counter out of the children's reach.
2025-03-05 · 746.2424 · High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-05. Correction verified: 2025-03-13.
There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.
2024-09-11 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-16. Correction verified: 2024-10-30.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers did not provide an adequate level of supervision to intervene and ensure the safety of children on the playground.
2024-06-17 · 746.3417(4) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-17. Correction verified: 2024-06-27.
One classroom of 5 infants, ages 10 - 13 months, did not have their hands washed upon returning inside from outdoor play.
2024-06-17 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-24. Correction verified: 2024-06-27.
It was observed that the fence on the playground was not secured properly. Children were observed lifting the bottom of the chain link fence posing a safety risk.
2024-06-17 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-17. Correction verified: 2024-06-27.
One infant was observed to be swaddled in a bare crib during the inspection. The swaddle was removed.
2024-06-13 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were served undercooked or overcooked food at the operation on multiple occasions.
2024-06-13 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when children were pulled or moved aggressively by the arm.
2024-06-13 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children.
2024-06-13 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-12. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the minimum director presence of 75% was not being met.
2023-07-17 · 746.3317(7) · High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-17. Correction verified: 2023-08-02.
Children under the age of 4 years old were observed to be served whole hotdogs during lunch. The food was cut into small peices during the inspection.
2023-06-23 · 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: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
One infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal. The toy was removed during the inspeciton.
2023-06-23 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-21. Correction verified: 2023-08-02.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the safety straps on one highchair were not fastened, causing a child to fall.
2023-06-20 · 746.2425 · Medium
Crib Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-08-02.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infants were placed in cribs for reasons not related to sleep and when discontent.
2023-06-20 · 746.1203(3)(C) · Medium High
Janitorial duties
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-08-02.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers were completing janitorial duties while responsible for the supervision of children.
2023-02-08 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-08. Correction verified: 2023-02-17.
Two caregivers did not wash the hands of two infants after diapering the children.
2023-01-25 · 746.3415(7) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: 2023-02-08.
One caregiver was observed wiping the noses of different children without washing their hands in between.
2023-01-25 · 746.3421(b) · Medium High
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: 2023-02-08.
One caregiver in a 12-17 month old classroom did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.
2022-10-13 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four infants were observed eating in highchairs without the safety belts fastened. This was brought into compliance when the infants were buckled in their seats.
2022-08-31 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four infants were observed in highchairs without safety straps buckled. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps during the inspection.
2022-08-31 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-31. Correction verified: 2022-09-08.
Three caregivers were found to not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=354892

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.