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Waco Child Development Center

Child care center · 1301 ROSS AVE, Waco, TX 76706-1763 · License 223177

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 110. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (136)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.
4 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
4 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
4 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.
4 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
4 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.
4 746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.
5 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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