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The Center Day Camp

20 critical, 12 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 15, 2026.

1115 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701 · (254) 754-7971

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings20 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 8 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 15, 2026.

Critical20 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2017Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · School · 140 places

Texas HHSC operation #1651438 · 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 carenot listed
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
Jun 24, 2026 to Jun 24, 20264 inspections
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Jun 15, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
- 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 were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jun 15, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
- 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 were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jun 15, 2026Inspection
3 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 were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
Jun 15, 2026Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
  There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(2).
- 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 were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2026, verified Jun 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.1205(a)(4).
Jun 12, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 12, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 12, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 12, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care.
  Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified Jun 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 4, 2026 to Jun 4, 20264 inspections
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2025
Jul 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified Jul 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
Jul 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified Jul 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
Jul 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified Jul 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
Jul 17, 2025Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified Jul 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
Jun 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
Jun 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
Jun 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
Jun 4, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2025, verified Jun 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
  The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jun 27, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.501(18).
2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review.
  Corrected Jun 25, 2024, verified Jun 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.

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2023
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
Jun 6, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
  There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file.
  Corrected Jun 20, 2023, verified Jun 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.2669.
2022
Jun 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were 4 persons, that had a "pending" background check, observed supervising a group of children. There was 1 person with no background check submitted that was observed supervising a group of children. The persons were sent home during the inspection and other staff was brought in to maintain ratio and group sizes.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2022, verified Jun 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  The children's file were missing the following sections: *Authorization for Medical Emergency *Parent Signature on Enrollment Form
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.603(a).
Jun 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were 4 persons, that had a "pending" background check, observed supervising a group of children. There was 1 person with no background check submitted that was observed supervising a group of children. The persons were sent home during the inspection and other staff was brought in to maintain ratio and group sizes.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2022, verified Jun 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  The children's file were missing the following sections: *Authorization for Medical Emergency *Parent Signature on Enrollment Form
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.603(a).
Jun 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were 4 persons, that had a "pending" background check, observed supervising a group of children. There was 1 person with no background check submitted that was observed supervising a group of children. The persons were sent home during the inspection and other staff was brought in to maintain ratio and group sizes.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2022, verified Jun 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  The children's file were missing the following sections: *Authorization for Medical Emergency *Parent Signature on Enrollment Form
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.603(a).
Jun 6, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were 4 persons, that had a "pending" background check, observed supervising a group of children. There was 1 person with no background check submitted that was observed supervising a group of children. The persons were sent home during the inspection and other staff was brought in to maintain ratio and group sizes.
  Corrected Jun 6, 2022, verified Jun 6, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  The children's file were missing the following sections: *Authorization for Medical Emergency *Parent Signature on Enrollment Form
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jun 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.603(a).

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