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Licensed Center · Texas

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

1300 Columbus Ave, Waco

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

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.

4High risk
7Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
16Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Oct 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Aug 21, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 6, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 29, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 22, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 11, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Nov 21, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Mar 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 27, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 10, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
May 21, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

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.