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Licensed Center · Texas

Future Minds

809 Lenox St, Waco

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
49
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 13, 2006
Phone
2547991420

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

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.

8High risk
15Medium-high risk
9Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
15Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 15, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: In the toddler room, disinfectant wipes and spray were being stored on shelves that were low enough for toddlers to reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the director hung a basket on the wall for caregivers to store their cleaning supplies out of reach. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-15.
Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
    Inspector's note: There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-05.
  • Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-02.
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: There were bottles of Clorox wipes in the toddler room and the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were moved out of reach. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-02.
  • Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
    Inspector's note: A child did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-02.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
    Inspector's note: The pre-k schedule did not have 90 minutes of physical activity on it. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-05.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
    Inspector's note: There was a piece of climbing equipment on the front playground that was meant for indoor use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the equipment was removed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jul 1, 2025 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-15.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
    Inspector's note: One caregiver was missing four hours out of the required 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-08.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated since May. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-08.
  • Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
    Inspector's note: A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The children's product recall verification form was last signed in May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
May 14, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 5, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 11, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet off. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Oct 8, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: There was a bottle of Clorox wipes and a bottle of Febreze on the shelves where children could reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were moved to a closet that the children could not access. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-08.
Jul 2, 2024 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
    Inspector's note: One caregiver and the director had expired first aid and CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-08.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the bottle from the crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Out of six children's files reviewed, five were missing admission dates, three school-age children were missing school information, and one school-age child was missing permission to ride the bus from school. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-16.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
    Inspector's note: The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-05.
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: The center's operational policies did not address all of the topics required in minimum standards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-16.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
    Inspector's note: One caregiver had only completed 12 out of the 24 required annual training hours and another caregiver had only completed 16 hours out of the 24 required annual training hours for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and both caregivers have started obtaining their hours for the current year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
    Inspector's note: The director had only completed 9 out of the required 30 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and the director has already obtained over 30 training hours for the current year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 27, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 21, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 15, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
    Inspector's note: During the inspection observed caregiver prepare a bottle on the diaper changing table and then change on diaper on the table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-15.
Feb 14, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
    Inspector's note: During the inspection observed a caregiver change a diaper, turn her back and throw a diaper in trash can leaving infant buckled on diaper changing table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-15.
Feb 7, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: During the inspection there were eight infants observed sleeping, two infants did not have a crib/playpen and were observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was corrected by the director taking two playpens to the infant classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-24.
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: Observed two infants under 12 months old sleeping in playpens with blankets covering them. This was corrected by the caregivers removing the blankets. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-24.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
    Inspector's note: 3 out of the 5 staff employed longer than 90 days and were present did not have a current certification in CPR/First AID Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-03.
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: Observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the infant and the blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-24.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
    Inspector's note: During the inspection a 9 month old was observed in a bouncer drinking a bottle that was propped up by a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the bottle and taking the infant out of the bouncer. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-01-24.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: During the inspection the personnel files were missing, notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, and documentation of pre-service trainings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-03.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.