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Ms Idas Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 25
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Ms Idas Child Care Center
Ms Idas Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 29, 1999, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms Idas 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).
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 Ms Idas Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #534862
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 17 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“One caregiver was missing training in abuse and neglect, another caregiver was missing SIDs and shaken baby training and building and physical premises training, and a third caregiver was missing training in SIDs and shaken baby, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, adminstering medications, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director was missing training in abuse and neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
Jun 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“There was no evacuation diagram posted in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of the evacuation diagram was posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill at the bottom of the slide had been displaced.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The infant schedule did not include two outdoor play opportunities or 60 minutes of outside time.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“Two caregivers were required to watch the toddler and pre-k classes at naptime, and there was no additional caregiver in the building. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and another caregiver returned to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was a can of Lysol spray left on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bottle of Clorox wipes left on a bookshelf in the pre-k class within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver stated that they had nine children when there were children in the classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had ten children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands before putting the infant down after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and the caregiver lifted the infant up to the sink to wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
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 front door and left their class briefly unsupervised. Another caregiver was sitting in an office adjacent to the classroom instead of in the classroom, leaving their class unsupervised. These were corrected when both caregivers returned to their respective classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One of the infant caregivers briefly stepped out of the infant room, leaving six infants with one caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“One of the slides on the playground had loose-fill that had compacted and was not six inches deep. There were also two small slides, a seated merry-go-round, and a piece of bouncing equipment that did not have any loose-fill.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant who was still on formula didn't have feeding instructions updated for February or March.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The ramp down to the playground had broken boards on one side of the railing, and there was a loose board on the shed that had exposed nails.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC form was last signed in October 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
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Oct 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“There were no playground checklists available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation did not have a list of employees posted where parents could view it.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing parents right information, procedures for accomodating children with special needs, procedures for employee vaccinations, a policy about daily health checks, information on the benefits of physical activity, a plan for indoor physical activity to occur when children can't go outside, information on how parents can review minimum standards online, and policies for applying insect repellant and sunscreen.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
Apr 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The infants in the infant room were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 5-month-old infant was sleeping in the crib with a burp cloth. This was corrected during the inspection when the burp cloth was removed from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were two caregivers with a group of 13 children whose specified age was 18-23 months. One of the caregivers briefly left the classroom, leaving the group out of ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“Some antibiotic and anti-itch cream in the first aid kit had recently expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were disposed of.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“The infant caregivers and the director did not have training in SIDS, shaken baby, and early childhood brain development for 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“There was TV playing in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were informed that screen time can't be used for children under two and the TV was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit was missing tweezers, gloves, and a first aid guide.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Of the four infants who were still on breastmilk or formula, two did not have feeding instructions on file and one had feeding instructions that were last updated in August.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a signed children's product certification form verifying that the director had reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she is subscribed to the recall emails and signed a certification form.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant's written feeding instructions had not been updated since March.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“There were no playground maintenance checklists available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director conducted a check of the playground and completed a playground maintenance checklist.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Uncovered outlets were observed in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed on the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
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 sent to the bathroom without being accompanied by a caregiver. This was corrected during the inspection when the child returned to the classroom and the caregiver was informed that children cannot be sent to the bathroom alone.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing 15 out of 24 hours of annual training, one was missing training in preventing emergencies due to allergies, one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, and one was missing training in preventing abuse and neglect, SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, emergency preparedness, preventing emergencies due to allergies, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There was a slide under five feet tall with no loose-fill in the use zones.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of the four children's records reviewed, two were missing health statements, two needed updated immunization records, and one was missing hearing and vision screening results.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There were a bottle of Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to a shelf out of the reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of the four staff files reviewed, four were missing proof of background check requests, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a copy of her GED.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
- Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A slide and a rocking plane was observed on the playground without loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“During the inspection there was no documentation of a infant caregiver having the required pre-service trainings for caring for children under 24 months.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“During the inspection the last fire drill was documented in March 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by a fire drill being condcuted.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ms Idas Child Care Center
Is Ms Idas Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 29, 1999.
When was Ms Idas Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms Idas Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 12 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Ms Idas Child Care Center care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Ms Idas Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ms Idas Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ms Idas Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 753-0195 to ask.
What is Ms Idas Child Care Center's phone number?
(254) 753-0195.
Where is Ms Idas Child Care Center?
1511 E League St, Waco, TX 76704. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Academy Child Care, 0.5 miles away.