McLennan Community College CDC

WACO, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity122
Hours07:15 AM-05:15 PM
Est. price$1,575/mo

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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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  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: 3/31/2026

  • High11
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

  1. 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.

19Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,575/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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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