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Waco Child Development Infant

613 S 9th St, Waco, TX 767063.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
1988

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About Waco Child Development Infant

Waco Child Development Infant is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 22, 1988, for up to 45 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Waco Child Development Infant 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).

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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 Waco Child Development Infant

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Permit issued
1988
License number
#230074
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 18, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There were multiple maintenance deficiencies observed on the two outdoor areas of the operation. There were active ant piles observed, bags of mulch, bird waste, water hoses accessible, a broken gate, broken toy storage and miscellaneous broken items observed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

      “Three smoke detectors in the building were observed to be beeping and in need of batteries during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

      “There was one caregiver observed in a classroom with 8 infants ages 10 months to 19 months old. An additional caregiver was added to the classroom during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  4. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed piles of leaves, with large sticks and a small amount of trash in the leaves on the back playground. I spoke to the director about getting the playground cleaned up for use.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

  6. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(1) - Notification of Changing Address or Location

      “Director failed to notify CCR within 2 days of change in location of services.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Mar 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection was past due.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023

  9. Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 14, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The crib mattresses covers were not snug.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “One child who receives a breathing treatment daily did not have a medication authorized signed and available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “The air conditioning units were accessible to children and did not have proper safe guards to prevent access.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “There were two fire extinguishers that had expired as of March 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      “There were several cribs that had a crib mattress and a foam mat. This was corrected at inspection when the foam mat was removed. Several crib mattresses were torn. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were replaced with new ones.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given

      “The operation did not have records available for review to determine when the child was given medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Out of five caregiver training files reviewed two caregivers did not have current training certificates available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The back playground is in need of a deep clean. Sand box has green sand and grass growing in the sand, bird feces was observed on some of the materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Two out of six children files reviewed were not current on immunizations or did not have a record for review at the this inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Out of five staff files reviewed, three caregivers did not have current required training certificates available at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two of out of the five records reviewed did not have current CPR and First Aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 3, 2021VisitNo 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 Waco Child Development Infant

Is Waco Child Development Infant licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 22, 1988.

When was Waco Child Development Infant last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Waco Child Development Infant had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Waco Child Development Infant care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

Does Waco Child Development Infant accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Waco Child Development Infant's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Waco Child Development Infant cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 753-5981 to ask.

What is Waco Child Development Infant's phone number?

(254) 753-5981.

Where is Waco Child Development Infant?

613 S 9th St, Waco, TX 76706. The nearest other daycare we list is EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start 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).