Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning
WACO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1108 FAULKNER LN WACO TX- 76704 1602
CityWACO, TX
CountyMCLENNAN
Phone2547325335
Websiteacademyadel.com
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity40
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 11, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High9
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1108 FAULKNER LN WACO TX- 76704 1602, WACO, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/12/2026
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.13012/12/2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.9012/12/2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.
Corrected 2/19/2026 - High riskStandard 746.53192/12/2026
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.
Corrected 2/18/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.24312/12/2026
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.
Corrected 2/18/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16052/12/2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.
Corrected 2/12/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52072/12/2026
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13012/12/2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Corrected 2/26/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.6032/12/2026
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
Corrected 2/26/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.24213/19/2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the investigation, it was found that two infants in care who were still on formula did not have written feeding instructions. One of the infants is no longer enrolled.
Corrected 4/8/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12053/5/2025
746.1205(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
During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.
Corrected 3/5/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.48053/5/2025
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.
Corrected 3/12/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.340711/20/2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746.413511/20/2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 746.20111/20/2024
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.
Corrected 11/27/2024 - Medium riskStandard 746.450311/20/2024
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.40111/20/2024
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,512/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WACO, MCLENNAN County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 7
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