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Bellmead, TX 76705 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Greater Waco Early Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 149
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2008
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About
About Greater Waco Early Education Center
Greater Waco Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 18, 2008, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 149 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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. It lists: Toddlers Through Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Faith-Based) |
| Curriculum | Abeka Book Curriculum |
| Staff | Well-trained teacher |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Greater Waco Early Education 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 Greater Waco Early Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 149 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2008
- License number
- #895601
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 26 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the center, and information about the benefits of physical play and how children will do active play when the weather prohibits them from going outside. This was corrected during the inspection when this information was added to the handbook.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kit in the transportation bus was missing a guide to first aid, tweezers, and antiseptic wipes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver was heard yelling at children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that yelling is not an acceptable form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Out of ten children's files reviewed, three were missing hearing and vision screening results and two needed updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver stepped into the bathroom to complete diaper changes, leaving the children in the classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that adequate supervision was not provided when there were incidents where a child was bitten and the caregivers were unaware.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In the afterschool classroom, there was a bottle of cleaning supplies left within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a locked cabinet.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“A classroom that had infants in it was using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver joined the classroom so that ratio was not reduced.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver who had conditions on her background check and couldn't be left alone with children was left alone with children during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There were two caregivers in classrooms who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers left the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In one of the toddler classrooms, there was a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner sitting on a cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaner was moved to a counter out of the children's reach.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
- Mar 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers did not provide an adequate level of supervision to intervene and ensure the safety of children on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“One infant was observed to be swaddled in a bare crib during the inspection. The swaddle was removed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“One classroom of 5 infants, ages 10 - 13 months, did not have their hands washed upon returning inside from outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“It was observed that the fence on the playground was not secured properly. Children were observed lifting the bottom of the chain link fence posing a safety risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers used prohibited punishment when yelling at children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the minimum director presence of 75% was not being met.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that children were served undercooked or overcooked food at the operation on multiple occasions.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when children were pulled or moved aggressively by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
- May 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“Children under the age of 4 years old were observed to be served whole hotdogs during lunch. The food was cut into small peices during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
- Jul 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the safety straps on one highchair were not fastened, causing a child to fall.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“One infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal. The toy was removed during the inspeciton.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
Jun 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the safety straps on one highchair were not fastened, causing a child to fall.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“One infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal. The toy was removed during the inspeciton.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023
Jun 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that caregivers were completing janitorial duties while responsible for the supervision of children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
746.2425 - Crib Activities
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infants were placed in cribs for reasons not related to sleep and when discontent.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023
- May 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“Two caregivers did not wash the hands of two infants after diapering the children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
Jan 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“One caregiver was observed wiping the noses of different children without washing their hands in between.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
“One caregiver in a 12-17 month old classroom did not wash a child's hands after diapering the child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Four infants were observed eating in highchairs without the safety belts fastened. This was brought into compliance when the infants were buckled in their seats.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 31, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Four infants were observed in highchairs without safety straps buckled. This was corrected when the caregivers buckled the straps during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Three caregivers were found to not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
- Aug 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Greater Waco Early Education Center
Is Greater Waco Early Education Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 18, 2008.
When was Greater Waco Early Education Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Greater Waco Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 10 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Greater Waco Early Education Center care for?
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Greater Waco Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Greater Waco Early Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Greater Waco Early Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 799-0500 to ask.
What is Greater Waco Early Education Center's phone number?
(254) 799-0500.
Where is Greater Waco Early Education Center?
910 E Loop 340, Waco, TX 76705.