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Dewey Community Center

4 critical, 20 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 14, 2025.

925 N 9th St, Waco, TX 76707 · (254) 750-8677

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 14, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2019Full Permit

Practical3p–5:30pMon–Fri · School · 85 places

Texas HHSC operation #1686056 · 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 careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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
Jul 22, 2026 to Jul 22, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(3).
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
Oct 14, 2025Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
  The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.901(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified Oct 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.
  Corrected Nov 11, 2025, verified Nov 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
  2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2025, verified Oct 20, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b)(1).
Jan 28, 2025 to Jan 28, 20254 inspections
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- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
2024
Mar 6, 2024 to Mar 6, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Mar 6, 2024 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Mar 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Mar 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Mar 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2023, verified Apr 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
2022
Apr 18, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2022, verified Jun 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
Apr 18, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2022, verified Jun 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
Apr 18, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2022, verified Jun 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
Apr 18, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.
  Corrected Jun 16, 2022, verified Jun 16, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.305(a)(2).
Apr 11, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training
  The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.1317(a).
Apr 11, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training
  The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.1317(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b).
Apr 11, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training
  The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.1317(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.603(a)(3).
Apr 11, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training
  The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Standard 744.1317(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
  One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).

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