Dewey Community Center
925 N 9th St, Waco, TX
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
- licensed capacity
- 189
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $200
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 5, 1985, for up to 189 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $200 to $225.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedPosts tuition
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
- 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 189 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Columbus Avenue Baptist Church) |
| Licensed capacity | 189 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church lists weekly tuition from $200 to $225. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 years to 3 years | $210 |
| 3 years and up | $200 |
| 6 weeks to 2 years | $225 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 189 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #116453
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 19 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 9 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“It was determined the operation has served a child with a diagnosed and documented food allergy, food that contains the ingredient, twice within a month time frame. The Director did not ensure all protocols for children with food allergies are being followed in order to reduce the risk to the children in care with food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“It was determined the operation served food that contained an ingredient a child in care has an allergy to.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“It was determined a child had a documented sensitivity to cinnamon by a physician and the child was given food with cinnamon..”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child who had a documented sensitivity the physician instructed not to give to the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined a child had an incident that required medical attention and the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3606(2) - Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care With Statement from Health-Care Professional That Child No Longer Ill
“Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined the operation allowed a child who exhibited symptoms of illness, return to care and the operation did not obtain a physician's note.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined a caregiver pulled a child in care by their ear.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“It was determined 2 caregivers served a child food that they were allergic too.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant instructions on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“There was 1 caregiver that had only completed 10 of 24 hours, another caregiver had only completed 16 of 24 hours, another caregiver completed 8 out of 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“It was determined a caregiver would use their cellphone while children are in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There were 3 caregivers that did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
Is Columbus Avenue Baptist Church licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 5, 1985.
When was Columbus Avenue Baptist Church last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Columbus Avenue Baptist Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Columbus Avenue Baptist Church care for?
189, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Columbus Avenue Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Columbus Avenue Baptist Church's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Columbus Avenue Baptist Church cost?
Weekly tuition from $200 to $225, as it lists it.
What is Columbus Avenue Baptist Church's phone number?
(254) 752-9000.
Where is Columbus Avenue Baptist Church?
1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701. The nearest other daycare we list is The Center Day Camp, 0.1 miles away.