Lenora Rosecrants
Waco, TX 76707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Babes N Tots Creative Academy North
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Babes N Tots Creative Academy North
Babes N Tots Creative Academy North is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 18, 2024, for up to 164 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 164 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Babes N Tots Creative Academy North 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 Babes N Tots Creative Academy North
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791464
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 21 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection had not been scheduled, the last fire inspection was completed on 6/17/26.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
- Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 4, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
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
“It was determined a child was left on the playground without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 11 earlier visits
- Jul 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
“A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
“It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Babes N Tots Creative Academy North
Is Babes N Tots Creative Academy North licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 18, 2024.
When was Babes N Tots Creative Academy North last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Babes N Tots Creative Academy North had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Babes N Tots Creative Academy North care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Babes N Tots Creative Academy North accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Babes N Tots Creative Academy North's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Babes N Tots Creative Academy North cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 313-1700 to ask.
What is Babes N Tots Creative Academy North's phone number?
(254) 313-1700.
Where is Babes N Tots Creative Academy North?
3319 N 15th A St, Waco, TX 76708. The nearest other daycare we list is EOAC Mitchell Avenue Head Start/Early Head Start, 0.6 miles away.