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Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning
Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 11, 2019, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Enrichment | Spanish, music, art, dance and dramatic expression |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1681365
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 17 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safe sleep 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“One infant did not have feeding instructions on file, and another infant had feeding instructions that were last updated in July. The parent of the child who was missing feeding instructions provided the operation with signed and dated instructions during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“One child's mat was not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the director labeled the child's mat.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A two-month-old infant was wearing a bib while sleeping in a play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant caregiver removed the bib.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant who was sitting in a bounced was not buckled in. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was buckled in.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
Aug 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two caregivers had nineteen children with a specified age of three years old, and one of the caregivers went into the kitchen to plate lunch for the children. A three-year-old group can only have fifteen children to one caregiver, so this left the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“Two employees did not have a background check, and another employee who was in charge of the daycare had an inactive background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the employees were sent home.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(b) - Children's Records - Storage
“There were no records available for a child who had disenrolled from the center a month ago. This was corrected during the inspection as the child no longer attends the daycare.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were two outlets that did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that children were allowed more than an hour of screen time daily during the summer.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Two caregivers took a class of 21 children with a specified age of four years old outside, and one of the caregivers stepped back inside to get the class water, leaving the class out of ratio. A group with a specified age of four years old can only have eighteen children to one caregiver. This wsa corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the class outside.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
Jul 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A seven-week-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a blanket, and later during the inspection was observed being placed in another play yard that had a stuffed animal attached to the side. This was corrected both times when the infant was removed from the play yard and infant safe sleep was discussed with the caregiver and the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing multiple policies that are required by minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child was observed using the bathroom and not washing their hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was reminded to wash their hands and they did so.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent inspection letter and the permit renewal letter were not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when both were printed out and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“There was a cloth cover on the diaper-changing table in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the cover was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver placed an infant in the wrong play yard despite the play yards being labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the wrong play yard and placed in their own play yard.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Three of the children's cots were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver added labels to the cots.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Show 20 earlier visits
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
- Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.”
Corrected during the visit
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation reduced the space for children 18 months and up and increased the space for infants 0-17 months by opening up a one-year-old room in a space that was licensed for children 18 months and older without prior approval from licensing. This was corrected when the infants being cared for in the space not licensed for infants were sent home and the operation informed licensing of their plans to open up a second infant room.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Children were observed playing on an outdoor space that is not part of the operation's usable space. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the children to the usable playground space.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“During the inspection the infant bottles were observed without a label. This was corrected by the bottles being labeled by the caregiver.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“During the inspection children in care were served lunch without washing hands. This was corrected by the children being allowed to wash hands.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection a caregiver in training was observed having access to children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During the inspection two infants ages 4-6 months were observed sleeping in cribs with blankets. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the inspector.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
- Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning
Is Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 11, 2019.
When was Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 11 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 37 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 732-5335 to ask.
What is Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning's phone number?
(254) 732-5335.
Where is Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning?
1108 Faulkner Ln, Waco, TX 76704. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Are People Too Daycare, 0.3 miles away.