Doris Miller Community Center
WACO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1020 ELM AVE WACO TX- 76704 2277
CityWACO, TX
CountyMCLENNAN
Phone2547508684
Operating details
Hours03:00 PM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity153
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 28, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1020 ELM AVE WACO TX- 76704 2277, WACO, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/25/2025
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 744.3019/25/2025
744.301(4) - Notification of Addition of Swimming Pool
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when the community center swimming pool was finished and the children in care started using it. This was corrected during the inspection when the director notified CCR that they had started using the swimming pool.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 744.31139/25/2025
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The last playground checklist was completed in July 2025.
Corrected 10/2/2025 - High riskStandard 744.38179/25/2025
744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kits in two of the vans were missing scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when scissors were added to the first aid kits.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- High riskStandard 744.50112/3/2024
744.501(21) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The parent handbook was missing an emergency preparedness plan.
Corrected 12/10/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 744.130112/3/2024
744.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pre-Service
One caregiver's pre-service training was not in the topics required.
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 744.60312/3/2024
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Out of eight children's files reviewed, all of them were missing permission to walk or ride a bus from school and one was missing a statement from the parents that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file with their school.
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 744.130112/3/2024
744.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors
One caregiver was missing 2.5 hours of annual training.
Corrected 1/10/2025 - Medium riskStandard 744.90112/3/2024
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, one was missing proof of a background check request, one was missing a photo ID, and one was missing a statement that he attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policy.
Corrected 1/29/2025
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
$777/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: 153
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 7
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