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Talitha Koum Nurture Center

8 critical, 8 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 6, 2026.

1311 Clay Ave, Waco, TX 76706 · (254) 753-1144

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings8 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 20 investigations (60 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 6, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 2003. Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 30 places

Texas HHSC operation #823953 · 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
Accreditedyes
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 9, 2026 to Apr 27, 20268 inspections
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- Apr 27, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
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Apr 6, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · 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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was able to leave the building unattended for approximately 7 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Two caregivers were lacking documentation of pre-service training which includes supervision and safety practices in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Apr 6, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · 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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was able to leave the building unattended for approximately 7 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Two caregivers were lacking documentation of pre-service training which includes supervision and safety practices in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Apr 6, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · 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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was able to leave the building unattended for approximately 7 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Two caregivers were lacking documentation of pre-service training which includes supervision and safety practices in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Apr 6, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · 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
  There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was able to leave the building unattended for approximately 7 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Two caregivers were lacking documentation of pre-service training which includes supervision and safety practices in the classroom.
  Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified Apr 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Mar 16, 2026 to Mar 16, 20264 inspections
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Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  Diaper creams and insect repellant in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  Diaper creams and insect repellant in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  Diaper creams and insect repellant in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  Diaper creams and insect repellant in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified Mar 2, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(5).
2025
Mar 24, 2025 to Dec 1, 202512 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Dec 1, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 1, 2025 inspection
- Dec 1, 2025 inspection
- Nov 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 20, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 22, 2025 inspection
- Sep 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Sep 17, 2025 self-reported incident
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
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2024
Aug 12, 2024 to Aug 12, 20244 inspections
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Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were in the classroom with children without being active on the people's list. One caregiver's file could not be located. Other caregiver did not have their background check done.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were in the classroom with children without being active on the people's list. One caregiver's file could not be located. Other caregiver did not have their background check done.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were in the classroom with children without being active on the people's list. One caregiver's file could not be located. Other caregiver did not have their background check done.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Two caregivers were in the classroom with children without being active on the people's list. One caregiver's file could not be located. Other caregiver did not have their background check done.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2024, verified Aug 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 26, 2024 to Jul 26, 20248 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 24, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 24, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 24, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 24, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 26, 2024 inspection
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Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 22, 2023 to May 22, 20234 inspections
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2022
Jul 13, 2022 to Jul 13, 20224 inspections
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2021
Sep 15, 2021 to Sep 15, 20214 inspections
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- Sep 15, 2021 inspection
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- Sep 15, 2021 inspection
- Sep 15, 2021 inspection

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