Turtle Creek Kids
Waco, TX 76710 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Elvia Turrubiartes
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Elvia Turrubiartes
Elvia Turrubiartes is a home daycare in Waco, Texas. It is registered with the state (since May 17, 2021), for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Elvia Turrubiartes has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare 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 Elvia Turrubiartes
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1720832
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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Jan 15, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher had not been checked in December. This was corrected during the inspection when the detectors and fire extinguisher were checked.”
Corrected during the visit
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing information about a new dog in the home, recommended clothing for outside time and how long children play outside, and instructions for how parents can find minimum standards online.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A fire drill had not been conducted for December. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children were able to exit within three minutes.”
Corrected during the visit
747.905(2) - Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
“One household member did not have record of receiving orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“The living room is used by children in care but did not have a smoke detector.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“A bottle of Febreze was left within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the Febreze was moved out of the reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver was missing 10 hours of annual training, including training in handling hazardous materials and injury prevention. The primary caregiver also had not received six hours of instructor-led training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were missing a promotion of physical activity as well as the contact information for the local licensing office, the DFPS website, and the abuse/neglect hotline number.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The operation did not have their most recent inspection report posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver printed the inspection report and posted it on the wall.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3109(a) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement
“The operation uses meals and snacks provided by the parents, but did not have a signed statement from each parent acknowledging that they choose to provide their own food and that the child-care home is not responsible for the nutritional value of the food or meeting the children's daily food needs.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Out of the three children's files reviewed, three were missing dates of admission, one's emergency medical authorization was not complete, two did not have confirmation that a parent had received the operational policies, and two were missing healthcare statements”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
747.2104(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The daily activity plan only had one opportunity of outdoor play scheduled.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2024
Feb 8, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“During the inspection the operation did not have an written activity plan/schedule for children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
747.501(8)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Duration of Physical Activity
“During the inspection the operation did not have a policiy on the promotion of outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“During the inspection the operation did not have documentation of fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors being completed on a monthly basis. This was corrected during the inspection by the checks being completed and documented.”
Corrected during the visit
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“During the inspection there was no documentation of fire drills being condcuted within the past eight months. This was corrected by a fire drill being completed.”
Corrected during the visit
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“During the inspection a three year old was observed watching a cartoon on a computer tablet for more than the one hour per day allowance. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregvier removing the tablet.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Elvia Turrubiartes
Is Elvia Turrubiartes licensed?
Yes. Elvia Turrubiartes is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued May 17, 2021. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Elvia Turrubiartes last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elvia Turrubiartes had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Elvia Turrubiartes care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Elvia Turrubiartes accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Elvia Turrubiartes' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Elvia Turrubiartes cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 334-4303 to ask.
What is Elvia Turrubiartes' phone number?
(254) 334-4303.
Where is Elvia Turrubiartes?
Waco, TX 76710. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.