St Pauls Day Care
517 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX
Dewey Community Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Dewey Community Center
Dewey Community Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 18, 2019, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dewey Community Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $117 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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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 Dewey Community Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1686056
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines
“2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
744.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
Apr 18, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
744.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
Apr 11, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2022
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2022
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2022
744.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2022
744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
“The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Dewey Community Center
Is Dewey Community Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 18, 2019.
When was Dewey Community Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dewey Community Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Dewey Community Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Dewey Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dewey Community Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dewey Community Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 750-8677 to ask.
What is Dewey Community Center's phone number?
(254) 750-8677.
Where is Dewey Community Center?
925 N 9th St, Waco, TX 76707. The nearest other daycare we list is The Center Day Camp, 0.4 miles away.