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Licensed Center · Texas

Horn's Academy Child Care Center

1511 Bosque Blvd, Waco

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

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.

12High risk
22Medium-high risk
9Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
41Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jun 11, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Nov 24, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 20, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 30, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 5, 2025 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Jul 30, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 10, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Jul 9, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 18, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 28, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 14, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 11, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 4, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Sep 27, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Aug 9, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 26, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
May 10, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 19, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 5, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Mar 27, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 23, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 26, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.