Faith Academy Child Care
301 Cherry St, Waco, TX
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Doris Miller Community Center
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About Doris Miller Community Center
Doris Miller Community Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 28, 2019, for up to 153 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 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 | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Doris Miller 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 Doris Miller Community Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1686183
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Transportation 3
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
744.3561(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“The computer lab, arts and crafts room, and gym did not have evacuation diagrams posted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
744.605(16)(A) - AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently
“The eight admission forms reviewed did not have information on whether or not each child was able to swim competently or had any conditions that would require them to be provided with a life jacket.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“One of the volunteers present did not have a background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the volunteer was sent home.”
Corrected during the visit
744.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation had started using a cafeteria in a second building on the property and also stopped using the two upstairs rooms without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when Child Care Regulation was notified of the changes in the operation's space and the new space was measured.”
Corrected during the visit
744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
“Out of the eight files reviewed, five staff were missing training in some of the required annual training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
Sep 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kits in two of the vans were missing scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when scissors were added to the first aid kits.”
Corrected during the visit
744.301(4) - Notification of Addition of Swimming Pool
“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when the community center swimming pool was finished and the children in care started using it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director notified CCR that they had started using the swimming pool.”
Corrected during the visit
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The last playground checklist was completed in July 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
744.501(21) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The parent handbook was missing an emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
“One caregiver was missing 2.5 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, one was missing proof of a background check request, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a statement that he attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Out of eight children's files reviewed, all of them were missing permission to walk or ride a bus from school and one was missing a statement from the parents that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file with their school.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
“One caregiver's pre-service training was not in the topics required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
Jan 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
744.3817(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Two of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher, and the needle on the fire extinguisher in the third vehicle was in the red.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“One of the three vehicles that the operation uses for transportation did not have a first aid kit in it. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a first aid kit in the vehicle.”
Corrected during the visit
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
- May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 14, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
744.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“During the inspection the incident reports for children involved in an vehicle accident was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022
744.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation vehicle was involved in a accident and one child received an injury that was evaluated by a medical profession. This was corrected during the inspection by explaining to the director the reasons and how to report injuries/incidents to licensing.”
Corrected during the visit
744.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on the information gathered during the inspection it was found that parents of the children involved in vehicle accident did not received a signed copy of a incident report.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Doris Miller Community Center
Is Doris Miller Community Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 28, 2019.
When was Doris Miller Community Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Doris Miller Community Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Doris Miller Community Center care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Doris Miller Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Doris Miller Community Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Doris Miller Community Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 750-8684 to ask.
What is Doris Miller Community Center's phone number?
(254) 750-8684.
Where is Doris Miller Community Center?
1020 Elm Ave, Waco, TX 76704. The nearest other daycare we list is Hines YMCA of Central Texas, 0.2 miles away.