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Waco, TX 76707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Horn's Academy Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 20, 2017, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Horn's Academy Child Care 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).
State record
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
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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746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Out of 8 children's files, there was 1 child that did not have a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation's last documented fire drill was completed in June 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(3) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers of Groups Not Combined Not Additional
“All caregivers observed during naptime, were counted in ratio. There was not another person observed in the building when I arrived.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
“An infant classroom was observed to have been utilized as a passageway by the older children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“An infant was observed in their classroom with children with more than an 18 month age gap. During the inspection, the infant was moved back to the younger infant classroom and an additional caregiver was placed in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“One caregiver was unaware of the ages of the children in her group. Another caregiver was unaware of the age of the youngest child in care and the caregiver did not have documentation of the child's age.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver was unaware of the number of children in her group.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“A group of children were observed eating snacks out of there hands, while they were sitting on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed to not have been fastened while they were in a bouncer. The caregiver fastened the infant during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A child was observed sitting in a small highchair and was observed to not have been fastened with their seatbelt.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“It was determined the operation did not follow the instructions on an infant's feeding instructions, when they gave an infant a different type of formula.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined a caregiver and a parent had an argument in the presence of children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“One caregiver was observed in the doorway during nap time, supervising two classrooms. Compliance was met during the inspection when two caregivers returned from their lunch breaks.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“During the current inspection, there were 2 caregivers counted in ratio during nap time and there was not another caregiver present in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“An infant and toddlers were observed eating Doritos for a snack.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
“A 15 month infant was observed in a Toddler Classroom that was not regulated for Infants. The infant was placed back in their classroom during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with children who were 3, 4 and 5 years olds.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A caregiver in a classroom was unaware of the ages of children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom that did not have orientation on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom prior to having pre-service training on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care on the arm.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“A 12 month old infant was observed sleeping in his crib with a bottle. This was corrected when the Director instructed the caregiver to remove the bottle from the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
“There were 3 caregivers present upon arrival, each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during naptime. There was not another caregiver present in the building to answer the door to parents without a caregiver having to leave the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions. The feeding instructions were last updated on 10/3/22.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
“A 15 month infant was observed in a Toddler Classroom that was not regulated for Infants. [name] removed the infant from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Observed two caregivers not knowing how many children they had in their care. One caregiver stated they had 12 children and they only had 11. The other caregiver stated they had 9 children but had 8 children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“It was determined through the investigation only 2 classrooms have window air condition units, the remaining classrooms were observed to have been warm and not properly ventilated. During an inspection the temperature at the operation was observed to be 86 degrees.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment when she attempted to remove a child from a infant chair and did not move an infant in close proximity on the floor to the chair, causing the chair to hit the infant on the floor, when the chair was lifted on the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
“A caregiver failed to pass on information to a child's primary caregiver when she returned from lunch, that a child in care had received an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“It was determined through an investigation that a caregiver was neglectful in the supervision of a child in care, which resulted in the child to receive an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined through information obtained through the investigation, a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when they transported an infant in an infant seat outside, rather than carrying the infant outside.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“It was determined based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation is not properly labeling bottle and pacifiers for infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“It was determined through an investigation the operation did not report an injury, a child sustained while in care, that required medical attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“It was determined, through an investigation, a caregiver neglected to properly supervise a child in care, which caused the child to receive an injury; due to a fall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2022
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A caregiver did not utilize the straps in an infant chair which caused a child to fall out of the chair and receive an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“It was determined through the investigation, parents are not informed of less serious injuries their child receives while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“It was determined the operation did not notify the parent immediately of an injury the child received while in care. The parent was not notified until approximately an hour after the injury occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
“Two 11 month old infants were observed grouped with 2 year children in a classroom that is not regulated for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“I observed children transported in a vehicle that had not been approved by Child Care Regulation. The transportation vehicle observed belonged to another operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed a person without a background submitted at the operation to transport children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
“I observed children under 24 months using sanitizer.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The Director had not notified Child Care Regulation she would be utilizing a van to transport children.The Director had not completed the necessary documents for the plan of action for the month.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
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Waco, TX 76707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
925 N 9th St, Waco, TX
1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX
Waco, TX 76707 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Waco, TX 76707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Waco, TX 76707 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1115 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX
2004 Barnard St, Waco, TX
1920 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 20, 2017.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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.
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 224-6805 to ask.
(254) 224-6805.
1511 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76707. The nearest other daycare we list is Dewey Community Center, 0.5 miles away.