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Kids Are People Too Daycare

40 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 20, 2026.

201 Dearborn St, Waco, TX 76704 · (254) 855-4302

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Serious findings0 critical, 40 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 0 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 20, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious40 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2006Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #859838 · 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 tripsnot listed
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
Apr 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent inspection letter wasn't posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the most recent letter was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
Apr 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent inspection letter wasn't posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the most recent letter was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
Apr 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent inspection letter wasn't posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the most recent letter was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
Apr 20, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent inspection letter wasn't posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the most recent letter was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
2025
Jul 28, 2025 to Jul 28, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
Jul 16, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During the inspection, the substitute caregiver was alone in the home with 12 children, including one infant. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned, putting the home back into ratio.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off and music was played instead.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of four children's records reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  There was an outlet that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
Jul 16, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of four children's records reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  There was an outlet that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off and music was played instead.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During the inspection, the substitute caregiver was alone in the home with 12 children, including one infant. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned, putting the home back into ratio.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  There was an outlet that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off and music was played instead.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of four children's records reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During the inspection, the substitute caregiver was alone in the home with 12 children, including one infant. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned, putting the home back into ratio.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  There was an outlet that did not have a cover. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Out of four children's records reviewed, one child did not have a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  During the inspection, the substitute caregiver was alone in the home with 12 children, including one infant. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned, putting the home back into ratio.
  Corrected Jul 16, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off and music was played instead.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
2024
Oct 22, 2024 to Oct 22, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
- Oct 22, 2024 inspection
Oct 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was an infant on formula whose feeding instructions where last updated in January.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  There was a bottle of cleaning solution in the bathroom where the children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of the reach of children.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a TV program playing in the room where infants were. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Oct 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a TV program playing in the room where infants were. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was an infant on formula whose feeding instructions where last updated in January.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  There was a bottle of cleaning solution in the bathroom where the children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of the reach of children.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
Oct 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was an infant on formula whose feeding instructions where last updated in January.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  There was a bottle of cleaning solution in the bathroom where the children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of the reach of children.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a TV program playing in the room where infants were. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Oct 9, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  There was a TV program playing in the room where infants were. This was corrected during the inspection when the TV was turned off.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  There was an infant on formula whose feeding instructions where last updated in January.
  Corrected Oct 11, 2024, verified Oct 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  There was a bottle of cleaning solution in the bathroom where the children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved out of the reach of children.
  Corrected Oct 9, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
2023
Nov 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Out of the three personnel files that were reviewed, one did not contain a copy of photo ID or proof of a background check request.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  There were no infant feeding instructions for an infant who was still on formula.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
Nov 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  There were no infant feeding instructions for an infant who was still on formula.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Out of the three personnel files that were reviewed, one did not contain a copy of photo ID or proof of a background check request.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  There were no infant feeding instructions for an infant who was still on formula.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Out of the three personnel files that were reviewed, one did not contain a copy of photo ID or proof of a background check request.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
  There were no infant feeding instructions for an infant who was still on formula.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Out of the three personnel files that were reviewed, one did not contain a copy of photo ID or proof of a background check request.
  Corrected Nov 28, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were evalauted and found to be missing a policy on the promtion of outdoor.
  Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were evalauted and found to be missing a policy on the promtion of outdoor.
  Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were evalauted and found to be missing a policy on the promtion of outdoor.
  Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
Feb 9, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational policies were evalauted and found to be missing a policy on the promtion of outdoor.
  Corrected Feb 23, 2023, verified Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
2022
Apr 29, 2022 to Apr 29, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 29, 2022 inspection
- Apr 29, 2022 inspection
- Apr 29, 2022 inspection
- Apr 29, 2022 inspection
Apr 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
  A caregiver who routinely works for the operation 5 days a week and counted in ratio did not have the required fingerprint check when their background checks were renewed. The caregiver was not present during the inspection but has been employed since 2016 and had a previous fingerprint check.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were 15 children in care between the ages of 7 months old to 3 years old.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  There was no sign in and out sheet documenting the children present during the inspection. The caregiver filled out a sign in and out sheet before the conclusion of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.635(a).
Apr 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were 15 children in care between the ages of 7 months old to 3 years old.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
  A caregiver who routinely works for the operation 5 days a week and counted in ratio did not have the required fingerprint check when their background checks were renewed. The caregiver was not present during the inspection but has been employed since 2016 and had a previous fingerprint check.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  There was no sign in and out sheet documenting the children present during the inspection. The caregiver filled out a sign in and out sheet before the conclusion of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.635(a).
Apr 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
  A caregiver who routinely works for the operation 5 days a week and counted in ratio did not have the required fingerprint check when their background checks were renewed. The caregiver was not present during the inspection but has been employed since 2016 and had a previous fingerprint check.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were 15 children in care between the ages of 7 months old to 3 years old.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  There was no sign in and out sheet documenting the children present during the inspection. The caregiver filled out a sign in and out sheet before the conclusion of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.635(a).
Apr 19, 2022Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were 15 children in care between the ages of 7 months old to 3 years old.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
  A caregiver who routinely works for the operation 5 days a week and counted in ratio did not have the required fingerprint check when their background checks were renewed. The caregiver was not present during the inspection but has been employed since 2016 and had a previous fingerprint check.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2022, verified Apr 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  There was no sign in and out sheet documenting the children present during the inspection. The caregiver filled out a sign in and out sheet before the conclusion of the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.635(a).

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