No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
1300 Columbus Ave, Waco
Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 189
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:45 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Nov 5, 1985
- Phone
- 2547529000
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: There were 9 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: There were 9 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-31.
- Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Inspector's note: It was determined the operation served food that contained an ingredient a child in care has an allergy to. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-24. - Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Inspector's note: It was determined the operation has served a child with a diagnosed and documented food allergy, food that contains the ingredient, twice within a month time frame. The Director did not ensure all protocols for children with food allergies are being followed in order to reduce the risk to the children in care with food allergies. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-24.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Inspector's note: It was determined a child had a documented sensitivity to cinnamon by a physician and the child was given food with cinnamon.. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-08. - Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child who had a documented sensitivity the physician instructed not to give to the child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-29.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: It was determined a child had an incident that required medical attention and the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care With Statement from Health-Care Professional That Child No Longer Ill
Inspector's note: Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined the operation allowed a child who exhibited symptoms of illness, return to care and the operation did not obtain a physician's note. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-11.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver pulled a child in care by their ear. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-12. - Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Inspector's note: It was determined the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-12. - Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Inspector's note: It was determined 2 caregivers served a child food that they were allergic too. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-12.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant instructions on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-05. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Inspector's note: There was 1 caregiver that had only completed 10 of 24 hours, another caregiver had only completed 16 of 24 hours, another caregiver completed 8 out of 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver would use their cellphone while children are in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-12.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.