Waco Child Development Center

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 AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-10.

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 Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  Inspector's note: One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-14.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-28.

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.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.
• Critical AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  Inspector's note: HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.
• Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Inspector's note: During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.

• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.
• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.
• Critical AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Inspector's note: During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-03.

• Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-24.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-02-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.