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Waco Montessori School

20 critical, 4 serious findings across 48 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 6, 2025.

1920 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701 · (254) 754-3966

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings20 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 12 investigations (48 visits). Most recent critical: May 6, 2025.

Critical20 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualityAccreditedLicensed since 1994. Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 180 places

Texas HHSC operation #40970 · 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 careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditedyes
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
Feb 24, 2026 to Aug 26, 20268 inspections
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- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
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2025
Jul 8, 2025 to Sep 10, 20258 inspections
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- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
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May 6, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 6, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 6, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
May 6, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.
  Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified Jul 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Jan 13, 2025 to Feb 12, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jan 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 13, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 13, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Feb 23, 2024 to Sep 6, 202412 inspections
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2023
Nov 10, 2023 to Nov 10, 20234 inspections
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Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation
4 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
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(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
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation
4 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
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. 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
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

Show 32 older visits, not counted above

Jun 15, 2023 to Jun 22, 20238 inspections
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Jun 14, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 14, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 14, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jun 14, 2023Self-reported incident
1 finding · 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
  It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
  Corrected Jun 15, 2023, verified Jun 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 10, 2023 to Feb 10, 20234 inspections
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2022
Sep 29, 2022 to Oct 11, 20228 inspections
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Sep 25, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 25, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 25, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 25, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
  Corrected Sep 29, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Mar 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities
  The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.2206(2).
Mar 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities
  The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.2206(2).
Mar 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities
  The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.2206(2).
Mar 1, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities
  The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.2206(2).

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