Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX
The Center Day Camp
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $117
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About The Center Day Camp
The Center Day Camp is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 29, 2017, for up to 140 children, serving 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 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 140 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Center Day Camp has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $117 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 The Center Day Camp
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1651438
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 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 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
744.1205(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 were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Jun 12, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.501(18) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
“The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
744.501(18) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of Policies
“The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
Jun 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“The children's file were missing the following sections: *Authorization for Medical Emergency *Parent Signature on Enrollment Form”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There were 4 persons, that had a "pending" background check, observed supervising a group of children. There was 1 person with no background check submitted that was observed supervising a group of children. The persons were sent home during the inspection and other staff was brought in to maintain ratio and group sizes.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Center Day Camp
Is The Center Day Camp licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 29, 2017.
When was The Center Day Camp last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Center Day Camp had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 The Center Day Camp care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Center Day Camp accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Center Day Camp'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 The Center Day Camp cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 754-7971 to ask.
What is The Center Day Camp's phone number?
(254) 754-7971.
Where is The Center Day Camp?
1115 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701. The nearest other daycare we list is Columbus Avenue Baptist Church, 0.1 miles away.