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First Baptist Preschool Development

4 critical, 20 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 13, 2025.

500 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706 · (254) 756-6933

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 13, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1986Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 300 places

Texas HHSC operation #5503 · 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 schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
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
Mar 10, 2026 to Aug 26, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
- Mar 10, 2026 inspection
- Mar 10, 2026 inspection
- Mar 10, 2026 inspection
- Mar 10, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 25, 2025 to Sep 25, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 25, 2025 inspection
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation
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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was injured after taking their shoes off outside.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation
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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was injured after taking their shoes off outside.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation
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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was injured after taking their shoes off outside.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation
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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was injured after taking their shoes off outside.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 28, 2025 to Apr 28, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
Apr 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  One caregiver did not wash an infants hand after a diaper change. The infants hands were washed during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Seven of eight infant feeding instruction forms did not have an updated parent signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Apr 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Seven of eight infant feeding instruction forms did not have an updated parent signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  One caregiver did not wash an infants hand after a diaper change. The infants hands were washed during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
Apr 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Seven of eight infant feeding instruction forms did not have an updated parent signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  One caregiver did not wash an infants hand after a diaper change. The infants hands were washed during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
Apr 17, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Seven of eight infant feeding instruction forms did not have an updated parent signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
  One caregiver did not wash an infants hand after a diaper change. The infants hands were washed during the inspection.
  Corrected Apr 17, 2025, verified Apr 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3421(b).
2024
May 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of ten staff files reviewed, seven were missing one or more of the following required training topics: emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation did not have a guide to first aid with the first aid kit.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not conduct a fire drill in April. This was corrected when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and all children were able to exit in under three minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of ten staff files reviewed, seven were missing one or more of the following required training topics: emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not conduct a fire drill in April. This was corrected when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and all children were able to exit in under three minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation did not have a guide to first aid with the first aid kit.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
May 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not conduct a fire drill in April. This was corrected when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and all children were able to exit in under three minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation did not have a guide to first aid with the first aid kit.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of ten staff files reviewed, seven were missing one or more of the following required training topics: emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of ten staff files reviewed, seven were missing one or more of the following required training topics: emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2024, verified Jun 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
  The operation did not have a guide to first aid with the first aid kit.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation did not conduct a fire drill in April. This was corrected when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and all children were able to exit in under three minutes.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 19, 2023 to Jun 5, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 5, 2023 inspection
- Jun 5, 2023 inspection
- Jun 5, 2023 inspection
- Jun 5, 2023 inspection
- May 19, 2023 self-reported incident
- May 19, 2023 self-reported incident
- May 19, 2023 self-reported incident
- May 19, 2023 self-reported incident
2022
Jan 27, 2022 to Aug 3, 20228 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
- Jan 27, 2022 inspection
Jan 19, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parent immediately after a child was injured and required medical treatment.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Jan 19, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parent immediately after a child was injured and required medical treatment.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Jan 19, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parent immediately after a child was injured and required medical treatment.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Jan 19, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parent immediately after a child was injured and required medical treatment.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2022, verified Feb 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
2021
Sep 24, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two children did not wash their hands immediately after their diaper was changed. This was corrected at inspection when hand washing corrected and further observed during the remainder of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  During the monitoring inspection toddlers were observed walking around their classroom with their sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the sippy cups were removed from the children walking around.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).
Sep 24, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two children did not wash their hands immediately after their diaper was changed. This was corrected at inspection when hand washing corrected and further observed during the remainder of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  During the monitoring inspection toddlers were observed walking around their classroom with their sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the sippy cups were removed from the children walking around.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).
Sep 24, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two children did not wash their hands immediately after their diaper was changed. This was corrected at inspection when hand washing corrected and further observed during the remainder of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  During the monitoring inspection toddlers were observed walking around their classroom with their sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the sippy cups were removed from the children walking around.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).
Sep 24, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two children did not wash their hands immediately after their diaper was changed. This was corrected at inspection when hand washing corrected and further observed during the remainder of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  During the monitoring inspection toddlers were observed walking around their classroom with their sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the sippy cups were removed from the children walking around.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2505(4)(C).

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