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Little Christian Academy III

601 Towne Oaks Dr, Waco, TX 767103.2· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2004

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About

About Little Christian Academy III

Little Christian Academy III is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 7, 2004, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Christian Academy III 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.
McLennan County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Christian Academy III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2004
License number
#842083
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025

  3. Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(2) - AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization

      “During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child's parent was not notified when a mosquito bite on the child's face that had occurred at home became swollen and required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025

  4. Dec 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Out of the ten children's files reviewed, eight were missing a date of admission, one was missing emergency contact information, one needed an updated immunization record, two were missing permission to ride the bus from school, and one was missing a statement that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file at the child's school.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

  5. Aug 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “The director had tested the operation's carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors monthly, but had not recorded the dates of the tests for August through December. This was corrected during the inspection when the director filled out the dates of the tests for those months.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was a cracked toy and a torn mat with exposed foam on the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed both items from the playground.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A classroom with children ages 12 months to 16 months had one caregiver and 9 infants. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022

  10. Jun 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Apr 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Christian Academy III

Is Little Christian Academy III licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 7, 2004.

When was Little Christian Academy III last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Christian Academy III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Little Christian Academy III care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Christian Academy III accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Christian Academy III's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Christian Academy III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 741-6980 to ask.

What is Little Christian Academy III's phone number?

(254) 741-6980.

Where is Little Christian Academy III?

601 Towne Oaks Dr, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Crestview YMCA of Central Texas, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).