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McLennan Community College CDC

1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
1991

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About McLennan Community College CDC

McLennan Community College CDC is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 27, 1991, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity122 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

McLennan Community College CDC 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 McLennan Community College CDC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1991
License number
#47689
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 24 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when she pulled a chair a child was sitting on and the child fell back.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026

  6. Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The last gas inspection report on file was 4/20/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

  7. Dec 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There was a caregiver observed ini a classroom without an active background check. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

  10. Sep 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 18, 2025Visit1 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 child was able to leave the classroom for 16 seconds without any of the caregivers knowing. Once the caregivers became aware of the incident, both caregivers left the children in the classroom without a proper caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  5. Feb 18, 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 child was able to leave the classroom for 16 seconds without any of the caregivers knowing. Once the caregivers became aware of the incident, both caregivers left the children in the classroom without a proper caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

  6. Feb 7, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not intervene when they saw a child being restrained.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that one child was abused by two employees.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that two employees physically restrained a child on two separate occasions for approximately 8 minutes each.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  7. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 31, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A caregiver was observed on video inapprorpriately grabbing a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “A caregiver was heard on video yelling at a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “It was determined a caregiver witnessed a child in distress and did not intervene to deescalate the situation.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “It was determined a caregiver held a child in care down for 8 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

  9. Jan 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation has not reported the Number of Employees who left in 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

  10. Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “There was 1 person observed in a classroom without an active background check on file.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Apr 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 14, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. May 26, 2023Visit1 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

      “During the investigation operation was found to be deficient in supervision when a child was left on the playground for approximately 3 minutes. Incident was self reported, staff involved files reviewed and they are current on trainings, and supervision was observed without concerns. Operation has met compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  17. Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. May 18, 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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FAQ

Questions about McLennan Community College CDC

Is McLennan Community College CDC licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 27, 1991.

When was McLennan Community College CDC last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has McLennan Community College CDC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 9 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 McLennan Community College CDC care for?

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

Does McLennan Community College CDC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are McLennan Community College CDC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does McLennan Community College CDC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 299-8710 to ask.

What is McLennan Community College CDC's phone number?

(254) 299-8710.

Where is McLennan Community College CDC?

1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708. The nearest other daycare we list is Babes N Tots Creative Academy North, 1.2 miles away.

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