Horn's Academy Child Care Center
1511 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX
Children First Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Children First Learning Center
Children First Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 15, 1999, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children First Learning Center 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 Children First Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #524557
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
“It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
- Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children First Learning Center
Is Children First Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 15, 1999.
When was Children First Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children First Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Children First Learning Center care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children First Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children First Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children First Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 714-1889 to ask.
What is Children First Learning Center's phone number?
(254) 714-1889.
Where is Children First Learning Center?
2004 Barnard St, Waco, TX 76701. The nearest other daycare we list is Waco Montessori School, 0.1 miles away.