McLennan Community College CDC
WACO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1400 COLLEGE DR WACO TX- 76708 1402
CityWACO, TX
CountyMCLENNAN
Phone2542998710
Operating details
Hours07:15 AM-05:15 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity122
SubsidiesY
License dateSeptember 27, 1991
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/31/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High15
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1400 COLLEGE DR WACO TX- 76708 1402, WACO, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/31/2026
- High11
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.12013/31/2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when she pulled a chair a child was sitting on and the child fell back.
Corrected 4/7/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.540112/12/2025
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The last gas inspection report on file was 4/20/2023.
Corrected 1/2/2026 - High riskStandard 745.6419/11/2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was a caregiver observed ini a classroom without an active background check. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Corrected 9/11/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12052/18/2025
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
A child was able to leave the classroom for 16 seconds without any of the caregivers knowing. Once the caregivers became aware of the incident, both caregivers left the children in the classroom without a proper caregiver.
Corrected 2/18/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12052/7/2025
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not intervene when they saw a child being restrained.
Corrected 4/15/2025 - High riskStandard 746.28052/7/2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that two employees physically restrained a child on two separate occasions for approximately 8 minutes each.
Corrected 4/15/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12012/7/2025
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that one child was abused by two employees.
Corrected 4/15/2025 - High riskStandard 746.28051/31/2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver was heard on video yelling at a child in care.
Corrected 2/4/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12051/31/2025
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
It was determined a caregiver witnessed a child in distress and did not intervene to deescalate the situation.
Corrected 2/4/2025 - High riskStandard 746.28051/31/2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
It was determined a caregiver held a child in care down for 8 minutes.
Corrected 2/4/2025 - High riskStandard 746.28051/31/2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed on video inapprorpriately grabbing a child in care.
Corrected 2/4/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/16/2025
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation has not reported the Number of Employees who left in 2024.
Corrected 1/23/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 745.64111/14/2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was 1 person observed in a classroom without an active background check on file.
Corrected at inspection
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
$1,575/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: 122
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 35
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