Ivy Kids of Waco
9201 Chapel Rd, Waco, TX 76712
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
16 critical, 8 serious findings across 80 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 12, 2026.
56 inspections · 24 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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State facts · provider details pendingSubsidies not accepted in state listing
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
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- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Licensed capacity: 227 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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16 critical, 8 serious findings across 80 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 12, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3503(a) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(2) (4 visits); 746.4003(a) (4 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State records correction during the inspection.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
80 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
Check the latest finding’s evidence
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A diaper changing mat was observed to be ripped and torn, preventing the surface form being properly cleaned and sanitized between diaper changes. The damaged mat was removed during inspection and replaced with a new mat.
State records correction during the inspection.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, 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.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Aug 25, 2026 to Aug 25, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver responsible for toddler aged children stated that they had 19 children present in the classroom. There were 20 children present and counted during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A diaper changing mat was observed to be ripped and torn, preventing the surface form being properly cleaned and sanitized between diaper changes. The damaged mat was removed during inspection and replaced with a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver responsible for toddler aged children stated that they had 19 children present in the classroom. There were 20 children present and counted during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A diaper changing mat was observed to be ripped and torn, preventing the surface form being properly cleaned and sanitized between diaper changes. The damaged mat was removed during inspection and replaced with a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver responsible for toddler aged children stated that they had 19 children present in the classroom. There were 20 children present and counted during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A diaper changing mat was observed to be ripped and torn, preventing the surface form being properly cleaned and sanitized between diaper changes. The damaged mat was removed during inspection and replaced with a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
One caregiver responsible for toddler aged children stated that they had 19 children present in the classroom. There were 20 children present and counted during inspection.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
A diaper changing mat was observed to be ripped and torn, preventing the surface form being properly cleaned and sanitized between diaper changes. The damaged mat was removed during inspection and replaced with a new mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- May 26, 2026 to Aug 10, 20264 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 10, 2026 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
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- May 26, 2026 complaint investigation
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- May 26, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
There was not a complete first aid kit available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
There was not a complete first aid kit available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
There was not a complete first aid kit available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
There was not a complete first aid kit available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- May 30, 2025 to Aug 5, 202512 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 5, 2025 inspection
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- Jun 6, 2025 inspection
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- Jun 5, 2025 complaint investigation
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- May 30, 2025 inspection
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- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that good judgement was not used when a caregiver was allowed to work when they were ill and with fever.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that good judgement was not used when a caregiver was allowed to work when they were ill and with fever.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that good judgement was not used when a caregiver was allowed to work when they were ill and with fever.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that good judgement was not used when a caregiver was allowed to work when they were ill and with fever.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member did not have an eligible background check during the inspection. The staff member was asked to leave the operation.
Correction verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member did not have an eligible background check during the inspection. The staff member was asked to leave the operation.
Correction verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member did not have an eligible background check during the inspection. The staff member was asked to leave the operation.
Correction verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 12, 2025Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One staff member did not have an eligible background check during the inspection. The staff member was asked to leave the operation.
Correction verified May 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Apr 4, 2025 to Apr 11, 20254 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Apr 4, 2025 complaint investigation
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- 2024
- Oct 23, 2024 to Nov 26, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Oct 22, 2024Self-reported incident1 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 observed by video camera recording that a child was left alone without supervision in a classroom for less than 5 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 22, 2024Self-reported incident1 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 observed by video camera recording that a child was left alone without supervision in a classroom for less than 5 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 22, 2024Self-reported incident1 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 observed by video camera recording that a child was left alone without supervision in a classroom for less than 5 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Oct 22, 2024Self-reported incident1 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 observed by video camera recording that a child was left alone without supervision in a classroom for less than 5 minutes.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jun 11, 2024 to Sep 25, 202412 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 11, 2024 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Dec 4, 2024
- Capacity
- 227 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Mclennan
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Contact & location
9201 Chapel Rd, Waco, TX 76712
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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