Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas
1801 Kendrick Ln, Waco, TX
Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
- licensed capacity
- 280
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 1995
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About
About Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 1995, for up to 280 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 9 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 3:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 280 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 280 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC 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 Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 280 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1995
- License number
- #511031
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
“The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2022
- Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
Is Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 1995.
When was Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC care for?
280, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 753-5324 to ask.
What is Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC's phone number?
(254) 753-5324.
Where is Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC?
3221 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76711. The nearest other daycare we list is Kendrick YMCA of Central Texas, 0.6 miles away.