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Baylor Child Development Ctr

12 critical, 4 minor findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 12, 2025.

315 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701 · (254) 710-4373

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings12 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 12, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 1996. Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 95 places

Texas HHSC operation #243391 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditedyes
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
May 12, 2026 to May 12, 20264 inspections
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- May 12, 2026 inspection
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- May 12, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 15, 2025 to Dec 17, 20258 inspections
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- Dec 17, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 15, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 15, 2025 inspection
Dec 12, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 12, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 12, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 12, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's last fire inspection was completed in August of 2024.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's last fire inspection was completed in August of 2024.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's last fire inspection was completed in August of 2024.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation's last fire inspection was completed in August of 2024.
  Corrected Sep 18, 2025, verified Sep 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
2024
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  6 children's files reviewed did not have authorization for medical emergency care.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  There were 2 caregivers that did not have Affidavit Form 2912 on file for review.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  6 children's files reviewed did not have authorization for medical emergency care.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  There were 2 caregivers that did not have Affidavit Form 2912 on file for review.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  6 children's files reviewed did not have authorization for medical emergency care.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  There were 2 caregivers that did not have Affidavit Form 2912 on file for review.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Nov 7, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  6 children's files reviewed did not have authorization for medical emergency care.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  There were 2 caregivers that did not have Affidavit Form 2912 on file for review.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2024, verified Nov 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(5).
Feb 13, 2024 to Feb 13, 20244 inspections
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2023
Apr 25, 2023 to Apr 25, 20234 inspections
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Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a "pending" background check was observed in a classroom. The person was removed from the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a "pending" background check was observed in a classroom. The person was removed from the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a "pending" background check was observed in a classroom. The person was removed from the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 13, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a "pending" background check was observed in a classroom. The person was removed from the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately a minute.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2023, verified Apr 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom on 3/28/23 and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation properly until 4/12/23. The Director emailed notification on 3/28/23 to CCR Representative who was on leave.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Apr 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately a minute.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2023, verified Apr 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom on 3/28/23 and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation properly until 4/12/23. The Director emailed notification on 3/28/23 to CCR Representative who was on leave.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Apr 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom on 3/28/23 and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation properly until 4/12/23. The Director emailed notification on 3/28/23 to CCR Representative who was on leave.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately a minute.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2023, verified Apr 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately a minute.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2023, verified Apr 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom on 3/28/23 and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation properly until 4/12/23. The Director emailed notification on 3/28/23 to CCR Representative who was on leave.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
2022
May 19, 2022 to May 19, 20224 inspections
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- May 19, 2022 inspection

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