The Center Day Camp

Licensed Center in WACO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 29, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1115 COLUMBUS AVE, WACO, TX 76701 1210
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 29, 2017
Operation number: 1651438
Licensed capacity: 140 children
Ages served: School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,661
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	June 6, 2022 – June 24, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	2
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 15, 20263 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit

744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

There were 2 groups of children observed transitioning into the snack room and the caregivers were observed to have walked in first while there were still children walking behind the caregivers.In another incident a caregiver was observed to have stepped out of her classroom to watch children put away their belongings on a shelf, that was in a separate classroom, there was only the 1 caregiver present to supervise both groups of children.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible forRisk level: High

There were 2 classrooms that were unaware of the number of children in their group. In one group a caregiver stated she had 15 and it was determined she had 14. In another group a caregiver stated she had 6 children and it was determined she had 7 children in their care.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

A person with an inactive background was observed with access to children. The person was asked to leave during the inspection by the person in charge.

Correction verified by the state on June 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJune 12, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A person with a pending background check was observed having access to the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on June 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 548 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJuly 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.501(18) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

The operation has not provided the corrections to the Operational Policy that are required: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 4, 20252 citations recorded2 of 522 standards cited at this visit

744.501(18) - Written Operational Policies - Procedure for Parents Review of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

The operational policy did not have a section for the following: parent rights, procedures for inclusive care, employee vaccinations, emergency preparedness, procedures for parents to participate and immunization requirements.

Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A person with a pending background check was observed caring for a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection by the operation.

Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 4, 20241 citation recorded1 of 540 standards cited at this visit

744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parentRisk level: Medium High

There were 2 children with documented food allergies and there were no food allergy plans on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 6, 20232 citations recorded2 of 1,054 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

There was one person with a pending background check that was observed supervising a group of children. The person was sent home during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parentRisk level: Medium High

There was one child in care with food allergy and the child did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 6, 20222 citations recorded2 of 987 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

There were 4 persons, that had a "pending" background check, observed supervising a group of children. There was 1 person with no background check submitted that was observed supervising a group of children. The persons were sent home during the inspection and other staff was brought in to maintain ratio and group sizes.

Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

The children's file were missing the following sections: *Authorization for Medical Emergency *Parent Signature on Enrollment Form

Correction verified by the state on June 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.