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Talitha Koum Nurture Center

1311 Clay Ave, Waco, TX 76706
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2003
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About

About Talitha Koum Nurture Center

Talitha Koum Nurture Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 26, 2003, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Talitha Koum Nurture 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.
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 Talitha Koum Nurture Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#823953
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 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. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 6, 2026Visit2 rules 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

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one child was able to leave the building unattended for approximately 7 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Two caregivers were lacking documentation of pre-service training which includes supervision and safety practices in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

  4. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name

      “Diaper creams and insect repellant in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

  6. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Two caregivers were in the classroom with children without being active on the people's list. One caregiver's file could not be located. Other caregiver did not have their background check done.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

  3. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 13, 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 Talitha Koum Nurture Center

Is Talitha Koum Nurture Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 26, 2003.

When was Talitha Koum Nurture Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Talitha Koum Nurture Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Talitha Koum Nurture Center care for?

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

Does Talitha Koum Nurture Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Talitha Koum Nurture Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Talitha Koum Nurture Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 753-1144 to ask.

What is Talitha Koum Nurture Center's phone number?

(254) 753-1144.

Where is Talitha Koum Nurture Center?

1311 Clay Ave, Waco, TX 76706. The nearest other daycare we list is Waco Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.

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