Texas records · MCLENNAN County · WACO
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Licensed Center in WACO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 16, 2001
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 9901 PANTHERWAY, WACO, TX 76712 8642
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- October 16, 2001
- Operation number
- 557374
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- YES
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 28 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 20 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,965 |
| Citations recorded | 18 |
| Record covers | December 8, 2021 – September 17, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 8 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 6 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionSeptember 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 173 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 20261 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically PresentRisk level: Medium High
It was observed that during nap time, one caregiver was seated between two classrooms of napping children (one classroom with 18 children ages 3-5 and another classroom with 15 children ages 4-7 years old). Another caregiver arrived during the inspection correcting the nap time ratio.
Correction verified by the state on June 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 12, 20264 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not notify parents of a situation placing their child at risk in a timely manner.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 activityRisk level: High
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was able to exit the building to the parking lot, towards a roadway.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigationRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation staff interfered with the investigation by not allowing a parent to speak with DFPS staff while at the daycare. It was also found that the daycare staff told untrue accounts about when the child left the operation and the day it occurred.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 810 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 25, 20261 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infant feeding instructions were not followed for one infant.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportFebruary 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
During a DFPS investigation it was found that two children did not have admission forms for review, and the operation only had the parents' phone number.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
A caregiver stated that there were 32 children in the classroom. There were 41 children present.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
There were 41 children ages 2 years to 7 years old present in a classroom with one caregiver. The class was split during the inspection when another caregiver arrived at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 460 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
A caregiver stated that there were 15 children in the classroom. There were 13 children present.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 15, 20241 citation recorded1 of 800 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Infants had a tablet with cartoon folded over the cabinet for viewing.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJuly 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 11, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
4 infants under the age of 12 months were in their cribs laying on boppy pillows or had a blanket covering them.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMay 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 452 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Infant feeding instructions were observed not to have been updated every 30 days.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 4, 20221 citation recorded1 of 777 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
There were no written feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 5, 20221 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 19, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of PersonRisk level: Medium High
During an investigation, it was determined that a child was released to someone without checking their identification or verifying they were on the child's authorized pick-up list.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 27, 2021No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 10, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 8, 20212 citations recorded2 of 408 standards cited at this visit
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All RecordsRisk level: Medium
The designated person in charge did not have access to the operation's records. The person in charge stated children's records and personnel records are kept in a locked cabinent and she does not have a key to unlock it.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection, ten infants were observed in one classroom with one caregiver. Also, twenty-four two-year-old children were observed in one classroom with one caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2021. 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.