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Talitha Koum Nurture Center
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2026
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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 August 24, 2026, for up to 43 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 43 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.
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 Talitha Koum Nurture Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1820537
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One staff member did not have proof of education on file, and two staff members did not have statements that they received the center policies and attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“One child was missing a health statement and parent phone number, and two children needed updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguishers had not been checked in May. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked by the director.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“One of the operation's fire extinguishers was under-pressurized.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“There was no additional employee available during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver returned from lunch break.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of four children's records reviewed, three were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare information and an authorization for emergency medical treatment, one was missing a health statement, and all of them were missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that concerns of abuse were brought to an employee's attention on 3/2/26, and the employee did not make a report to DFPS until 3/6/26.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The operation's menu was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a weekly menu was posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation had not completed a fire drill yet.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“Two of the classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted in them.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation's fire extinguishers had not been checked. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked and their needles were in the green.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“The director had not reviewed the CPSC recall list.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing several of the required policies and procedures.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The fence on the largest playground had two gaps at the bottom that were large enough for a small child to get stuck in. The wire at the bottom of the infant playground fencing had come loose in one section. There were also live ant hills on the infant playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
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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 August 24, 2026.
When was Talitha Koum Nurture Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Talitha Koum Nurture Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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?
43, 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?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
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?
5801 Bishop Dr, Waco, TX 76710. The nearest other daycare we list is Mountainview YMCA of Central Texas, 0.1 miles away.