St Pauls Day Care
517 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX
St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $127
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery
St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 17, 1987, for up to 150 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 150 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 | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $127 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 St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #15433
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 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
“A child was observed walking into the office without supervision and caregivers were unaware he had walked away.. In another incident children were observed transitioning inside without proper supervision, as a caregiver was observed walking to get a child who had walked off, leaving the children in the middle of the line were unsupervised. The children in the end of the line were supervised by a second caregiver, however she could not see the children in the middle of the line.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 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
“A child was observed to have walked out of a classroom and walk outside with another group without a caregiver supervising the child during the transition.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child in care did not have a copy of their immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“There was no caregiver observed in a 4 year old classroom during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022
Feb 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“A caregiver was observed putting her hand on a child's head and telling the child to go back to sleep. Naptime had started at 12:00pm and the caregiver was observed after 1:00pm telling the child to go to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
Show 4 earlier visits
- Feb 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A child was observed placed in a classroom with no other caregiver present and the caregiver who placed the child in there walked out and closed the door.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery
Is St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 17, 1987.
When was St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery'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 St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 753-5565 to ask.
What is St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery's phone number?
(254) 753-5565.
Where is St Francis Kindergarten and Nursery?
612 N 3rd St, Waco, TX 76701. The nearest other daycare we list is St Pauls Day Care, 0.3 miles away.