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4 critical, 40 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 12, 2026.

4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, TX 76710 · (254) 772-5636

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 40 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: May 12, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious40 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 1985Full Permit

Practical8:30a–2:30pTue, Thu, Fri · Infant to school · 136 places

Texas HHSC operation #125183 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
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
Aug 6, 2026 to Aug 6, 20264 inspections
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- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
May 12, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
  Corrected May 26, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
May 12, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
  Corrected May 26, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
May 12, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
  Corrected May 26, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
May 12, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  One of the caregivers did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 staff records reviewed, two were missing diplomas, two were missing pre-employment affidavits, one was missing a notarized employement affidavit, one was missing a statement that they completed orientation, and eight were missing copies of their photo identification.
  Corrected May 19, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Monthly fire drills had been conducted, but children were unable to exit within three minutes. Fire extinguishers were also not checked monthly. The director checked the fire extinguishers during the inspection.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified May 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Two children did not have medication authorization signed by the parents for their medication.
  Corrected May 15, 2026, verified Jun 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Four caregivers were missing abuse and neglect training, one was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and medciation training, and one caregiver was missing emergency preparedness training, communicable diseases training, food allergy training, building and physical premises training, and handling hazardous materials training.
  Corrected May 26, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  The operation did not post their permit renewal letter. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(11).
2025
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child had an allergy emergency plan that was signed by the physician but not the parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed the plan during pick up.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit was missing tweezers and a first aid guide.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The menu showed that children only received crackers for snack.
  Corrected Sep 16, 2025, verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(b).
2024
Sep 24, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Sep 24, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Sep 24, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Sep 24, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  One caregiver did not have first aid and CPR training and three caregivers' first aid and CPR training had expired.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2024, verified Sep 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of ten children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's health statement, one needed updated immunizations, and nine were missing a date of admission.
  Corrected Oct 8, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
2023
Oct 20, 2023 to Oct 20, 20234 inspections
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- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection

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2022
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 15, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  One child had an expired epipen. One child had an expired prescribed medication.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not complete no the required annaul no clock hours.
  Corrected Dec 1, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One staff personnel file did not have notarized affidavit. This was corrected by the director having the staff sign the affidavit and notarized at the operation.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Feb 1, 2022 to Feb 1, 20224 inspections
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- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection
- Feb 1, 2022 inspection

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