- Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
Inspector's note: Out of 8 children's files, there was 1 child that did not have a health statement on file for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-25. - Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
Inspector's note: One out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record on file for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-25.
Licensed Center · Texas
Horn's Academy Child Care Center
1511 Bosque Blvd, Waco
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 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
- Jun 20, 2017
- Phone
- 2542246805
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.
- Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Inspector's note: The operation's last documented fire drill was completed in June 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers of Groups Not Combined Not Additional
Inspector's note: All caregivers observed during naptime, were counted in ratio. There was not another person observed in the building when I arrived. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-05. - Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: An infant was observed in their classroom with children with more than an 18 month age gap. During the inspection, the infant was moved back to the younger infant classroom and an additional caregiver was placed in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-05. - Critical Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Inspector's note: An infant classroom was observed to have been utilized as a passageway by the older children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-05. - Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Inspector's note: A caregiver was unaware of the number of children in her group. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-05. - Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Inspector's note: One caregiver was unaware of the ages of the children in her group. Another caregiver was unaware of the age of the youngest child in care and the caregiver did not have documentation of the child's age. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-05.
- Non-critical Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Inspector's note: A child was observed sitting in a small highchair and was observed to not have been fastened with their seatbelt. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-31. - Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Inspector's note: A group of children were observed eating snacks out of there hands, while they were sitting on the floor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-31. - Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Inspector's note: An infant was observed to not have been fastened while they were in a bouncer. The caregiver fastened the infant during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-31.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Inspector's note: It was determined the operation did not follow the instructions on an infant's feeding instructions, when they gave an infant a different type of formula. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-14. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver and a parent had an argument in the presence of children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-14.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Inspector's note: One caregiver was observed in the doorway during nap time, supervising two classrooms. Compliance was met during the inspection when two caregivers returned from their lunch breaks. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
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 Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Inspector's note: During the current inspection, there were 2 caregivers counted in ratio during nap time and there was not another caregiver present in the building. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-04.
- Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with children who were 3, 4 and 5 years olds. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-27. - Non-critical Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Inspector's note: A 15 month infant was observed in a Toddler Classroom that was not regulated for Infants. The infant was placed back in their classroom during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-27. - Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Inspector's note: An infant and toddlers were observed eating Doritos for a snack. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-27.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Inspector's note: A caregiver in a classroom was unaware of the ages of children in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-09. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Inspector's note: There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom prior to having pre-service training on file for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-09. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Inspector's note: There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom that did not have orientation on file for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-09.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care on the arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Inspector's note: A 12 month old infant was observed sleeping in his crib with a bottle. This was corrected when the Director instructed the caregiver to remove the bottle from the crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the 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.