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Licensed Center · Texas

Doris Miller Community Center

1020 Elm Ave, Waco

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · Map

5 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
153
Ages served
School
Hours
03:00 PM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Aug 28, 2019
Phone
2547508684

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.

5High risk
9Medium-high risk
5Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
9Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
    Inspector's note: The computer lab, arts and crafts room, and gym did not have evacuation diagrams posted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-11.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
    Inspector's note: Out of the eight files reviewed, five staff were missing training in some of the required annual training topics. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-18.
  • Critical AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently
    Inspector's note: The eight admission forms reviewed did not have information on whether or not each child was able to swim competently or had any conditions that would require them to be provided with a life jacket. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-11.
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
    Inspector's note: One of the volunteers present did not have a background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the volunteer was sent home. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
    Inspector's note: The operation had started using a cafeteria in a second building on the property and also stopped using the two upstairs rooms without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when Child Care Regulation was notified of the changes in the operation's space and the new space was measured. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
    Inspector's note: The first aid kits in two of the vans were missing scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when scissors were added to the first aid kits. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Notification of Addition of Swimming Pool
    Inspector's note: The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when the community center swimming pool was finished and the children in care started using it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director notified CCR that they had started using the swimming pool. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
    Inspector's note: The last playground checklist was completed in July 2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-02.
Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
    Inspector's note: One caregiver's pre-service training was not in the topics required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-10.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, one was missing proof of a background check request, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a statement that he attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-29.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
    Inspector's note: One caregiver was missing 2.5 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-10.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Out of eight children's files reviewed, all of them were missing permission to walk or ride a bus from school and one was missing a statement from the parents that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file with their school. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-10.
  • Critical Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
    Inspector's note: The parent handbook was missing an emergency preparedness plan. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-10.
Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
    Inspector's note: One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
    Inspector's note: Two of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher, and the needle on the fire extinguisher in the third vehicle was in the red. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-11.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
    Inspector's note: One of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a first aid kit in it. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a first aid kit in the vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
May 24, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 8, 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.