Doris Miller Community Center

WACO, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity153
Hours03:00 PM-06:00 PM
Est. price$777/mo

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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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/25/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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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