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Talitha Koum Nurture Center

8 critical, 48 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Mar 5, 2026.

5801 Bishop Dr, Waco, TX 76710 · (254) 753-1144

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings8 critical, 48 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Mar 5, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious48 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2026Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 43

Texas HHSC operation #1820537 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
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 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.

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2026
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers had not been checked in May. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked by the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member did not have proof of education on file, and two staff members did not have statements that they received the center policies and attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policies.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  One of the operation's fire extinguishers was under-pressurized.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  One child was missing a health statement and parent phone number, and two children needed updated immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  One of the operation's fire extinguishers was under-pressurized.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers had not been checked in May. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked by the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member did not have proof of education on file, and two staff members did not have statements that they received the center policies and attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policies.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  One child was missing a health statement and parent phone number, and two children needed updated immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers had not been checked in May. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked by the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  One child was missing a health statement and parent phone number, and two children needed updated immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  One of the operation's fire extinguishers was under-pressurized.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member did not have proof of education on file, and two staff members did not have statements that they received the center policies and attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policies.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Jun 25, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  One child was missing a health statement and parent phone number, and two children needed updated immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  One of the operation's fire extinguishers was under-pressurized.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The fire extinguishers had not been checked in May. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked by the director.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  One staff member did not have proof of education on file, and two staff members did not have statements that they received the center policies and attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policies.
  Corrected Jul 9, 2026, verified Jul 13, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
Apr 8, 2026 to Apr 8, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of four children's records reviewed, three were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare information and an authorization for emergency medical treatment, one was missing a health statement, and all of them were missing immunization records.
  Corrected May 7, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was no additional employee available during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver returned from lunch break.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was no additional employee available during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver returned from lunch break.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of four children's records reviewed, three were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare information and an authorization for emergency medical treatment, one was missing a health statement, and all of them were missing immunization records.
  Corrected May 7, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of four children's records reviewed, three were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare information and an authorization for emergency medical treatment, one was missing a health statement, and all of them were missing immunization records.
  Corrected May 7, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was no additional employee available during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver returned from lunch break.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of four children's records reviewed, three were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare information and an authorization for emergency medical treatment, one was missing a health statement, and all of them were missing immunization records.
  Corrected May 7, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
  There was no additional employee available during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver returned from lunch break.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(4).
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that concerns of abuse were brought to an employee's attention on 3/2/26, and the employee did not make a report to DFPS until 3/6/26.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that concerns of abuse were brought to an employee's attention on 3/2/26, and the employee did not make a report to DFPS until 3/6/26.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that concerns of abuse were brought to an employee's attention on 3/2/26, and the employee did not make a report to DFPS until 3/6/26.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that concerns of abuse were brought to an employee's attention on 3/2/26, and the employee did not make a report to DFPS until 3/6/26.
  Corrected Apr 6, 2026, verified Apr 8, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(5).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation's fire extinguishers had not been checked. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked and their needles were in the green.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  The operation's menu was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a weekly menu was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not completed a fire drill yet.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Two of the classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted in them.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  The operation's menu was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a weekly menu was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation's fire extinguishers had not been checked. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked and their needles were in the green.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not completed a fire drill yet.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Two of the classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted in them.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation's fire extinguishers had not been checked. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked and their needles were in the green.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  The operation's menu was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a weekly menu was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not completed a fire drill yet.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Two of the classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted in them.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
Jan 8, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Two of the classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted in them.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation's fire extinguishers had not been checked. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked and their needles were in the green.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not completed a fire drill yet.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  The operation's menu was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a weekly menu was posted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(6).
Jan 5, 2026 to Jan 5, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 5, 2026 inspection
- Jan 5, 2026 inspection
- Jan 5, 2026 inspection
- Jan 5, 2026 inspection
2025
Aug 6, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing several of the required policies and procedures.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence on the largest playground had two gaps at the bottom that were large enough for a small child to get stuck in. The wire at the bottom of the infant playground fencing had come loose in one section. There were also live ant hills on the infant playground.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The director had not reviewed the CPSC recall list.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Aug 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).
Aug 6, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing several of the required policies and procedures.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence on the largest playground had two gaps at the bottom that were large enough for a small child to get stuck in. The wire at the bottom of the infant playground fencing had come loose in one section. There were also live ant hills on the infant playground.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The director had not reviewed the CPSC recall list.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Aug 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).
Aug 6, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing several of the required policies and procedures.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence on the largest playground had two gaps at the bottom that were large enough for a small child to get stuck in. The wire at the bottom of the infant playground fencing had come loose in one section. There were also live ant hills on the infant playground.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The director had not reviewed the CPSC recall list.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Aug 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).
Aug 6, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing several of the required policies and procedures.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The fence on the largest playground had two gaps at the bottom that were large enough for a small child to get stuck in. The wire at the bottom of the infant playground fencing had come loose in one section. There were also live ant hills on the infant playground.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Sep 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The director had not reviewed the CPSC recall list.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified Aug 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).

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