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Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC

Child care center · 3319 N 15TH A ST, Waco, TX 76708-2135 · License 1791464

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 164. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
4 746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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 without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
4 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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 without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
4 746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
4 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
4 746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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 without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
4 746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - 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 without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
4 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
5 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
4 746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
4 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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