Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

WACO, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity189
Hours07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Est. price$1,218/mo

Contact information

Address1300 COLUMBUS AVE WACO TX- 76701 1119

CityWACO, TX

CountyMCLENNAN

Phone2547529000

Operating details

Hours07:30 AM-05:45 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity189

SubsidiesN

License dateNovember 5, 1985

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1300 COLUMBUS AVE WACO TX- 76701 1119, 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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  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: 4/22/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 746.36064/22/2026

    746.3606(2) - Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care With Statement from Health-Care Professional That Child No Longer Ill

    Based on the preponderance of evidence it was determined the operation allowed a child who exhibited symptoms of illness, return to care and the operation did not obtain a physician's note.

    Corrected 5/11/2026
  2. High riskStandard 746.28052/11/2026

    746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    It was determined a caregiver pulled a child in care by their ear.

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  3. High riskStandard 746.3052/11/2026

    746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    It was determined the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.

    Corrected 2/12/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.33012/11/2026

    746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child

    It was determined 2 caregivers served a child food that they were allergic too.

    Corrected 2/12/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 746.130111/21/2025

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    There was 1 caregiver that had only completed 10 of 24 hours, another caregiver had only completed 16 of 24 hours, another caregiver completed 8 out of 24 hours of annual training.

    Corrected 12/12/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 746.242111/21/2025

    746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant instructions on file.

    Corrected 12/5/2025
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 746.12032/10/2025

    746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    It was determined a caregiver would use their cellphone while children are in care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

13Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,218/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: WACO, MCLENNAN County
  • Capacity: 189
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 41

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