Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas
1801 Kendrick Ln, Waco, TX
This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center
This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 24, 2019, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
This Little Piggy Academy Infant 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 This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1683407
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“it was observed in the infant 1 room there was teething medication unlabelled, and intented for the use of all infants. The medication was removed during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one staff member was in direct care of children after consuming alcohol.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“Two infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The infants were moved to bare cribs during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“One classroom did not have adequate lighting during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection when a light was turned on.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A classroom was observed with 7 infants aged 10-16 months during nap time. There was one caregiver present bringing the classrooom out of the required child/caregiver ratio of 5:1.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver did not do a face to name count upon reentering the building with the group of children. Caregiver left a child outside unattended for over 20 minutes. Caregivers kept eyes on children for transition into building from playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the DFPS investigation there is a violation of this standard. A child was left outside, unattended, in the heat of summer at the operation for over 20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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Jul 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the DFPS investigation there is a violation of this standard. A child was left outside, unattended, in the heat of summer at the operation for over 20 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver did not do a face to name count upon reentering the building with the group of children. Caregiver left a child outside unattended for over 20 minutes. Caregivers kept eyes on children for transition into building from playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
“It was observed in a video that an infant was upset and crying and neither caregiver in the room would pick up or comfort the child. This was corrected when both caregivers were terminated from the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“It was observed in a video that a caregiver got out her personal phone while supervising children and was using it while children were crying. This was corrected when the caregiver was terminated from the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed in a classroom caring for children who did not have a background check determination.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
- Mar 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Out of six files reviewed, one child did not have immunizations available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Out of six staff files reviewed, three caregivers did not have the required training to care for children under 24 months.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“During an investigation, it was determined a child was left unsupervised in the classroom while the rest of the class was outside.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center
Is This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 24, 2019.
When was This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 294-8245 to ask.
What is This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center's phone number?
(254) 294-8245.
Where is This Little Piggy Academy Infant Center?
4306 Memorial Dr, Waco, TX 76711. The nearest other daycare we list is Christiana Berry, 0.4 miles away.