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St Pauls Day Care

8 critical findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 9, 2024.

517 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701 · (254) 753-0246

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 9, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 1985. Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to toddler · Licensed capacity 36

Texas HHSC operation #147688 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedListed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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
Feb 5, 2026 to Jul 22, 20268 inspections
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- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
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2025
Feb 10, 2025 to Sep 30, 202512 inspections
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- Sep 30, 2025 inspection
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2024
Mar 19, 2024 to Jul 24, 202412 inspections
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- Jul 24, 2024 inspection
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- May 14, 2024 inspection
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- Mar 19, 2024 inspection
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Feb 9, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation sufficient evidence was found to support a child was neglected.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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 determined a child in care was not adequately supervised as her class was transitioning inside from the playground.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 9, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation sufficient evidence was found to support a child was neglected.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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 determined a child in care was not adequately supervised as her class was transitioning inside from the playground.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 9, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation sufficient evidence was found to support a child was neglected.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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 determined a child in care was not adequately supervised as her class was transitioning inside from the playground.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 9, 2024Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  During the DFPS investigation sufficient evidence was found to support a child was neglected.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- 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 determined a child in care was not adequately supervised as her class was transitioning inside from the playground.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 19, 2023 to Apr 19, 20234 inspections
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- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
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- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
2022
Oct 25, 2022 to Nov 2, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Oct 25, 2022 self-reported incident
Jun 22, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file signed by a physician.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  There was 1 caregiver that did not have current CPR Training with use of a manikin.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Jun 22, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  There was 1 caregiver that did not have current CPR Training with use of a manikin.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file signed by a physician.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jun 22, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  There was 1 caregiver that did not have current CPR Training with use of a manikin.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file signed by a physician.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jun 22, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file signed by a physician.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jun 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  There was 1 caregiver that did not have current CPR Training with use of a manikin.
  Corrected Jul 6, 2022, verified Jul 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
2021
Sep 29, 2021 to Sep 29, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection

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