Columbus Avenue Baptist Church
WACO, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
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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1300 COLUMBUS AVE WACO TX- 76701 1119, WACO, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/22/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - 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 - 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.
(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
What parents actually pay
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