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The Center Day Camp

1115 Columbus Ave, Waco

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
140
Ages served
School
Hours
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Snacks Provided,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Nov 29, 2017
Phone
2547547971

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.

7High risk
2Medium-high risk
3Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
7Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 15, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
    Inspector's note: There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-15.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: There were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-15.
  • Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
    Inspector's note: A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-15.
Jun 12, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-12.
Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 17, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
    Inspector's note: The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-31.
Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-04.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
    Inspector's note: The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-07.
Jun 4, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
    Inspector's note: There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
    Inspector's note: There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-20.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance. Risk level: 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.