Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

Licensed Center in WACO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 5, 1985

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1300 COLUMBUS AVE, WACO, TX 76701 1119
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: November 5, 1985
Operation number: 116453
Licensed capacity: 189 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:45 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	11
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,784
Citations recorded	13
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	October 3, 2022 – October 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	6
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 13, 2026Self-reported by the operationFinding still pending in the state’s records0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 29, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 387 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

There were 9 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 21, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic childRisk level: Medium High

It was determined the operation served food that contained an ingredient a child in care has an allergy to.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

It was determined the operation has served a child with a diagnosed and documented food allergy, food that contains the ingredient, twice within a month time frame. The Director did not ensure all protocols for children with food allergies are being followed in order to reduce the risk to the children in care with food allergies.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 6, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child who had a documented sensitivity the physician instructed not to give to the child.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic childRisk level: Medium High

It was determined a child had a documented sensitivity to cinnamon by a physician and the child was given food with cinnamon..

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 29, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

It was determined a child had an incident that required medical attention and the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.

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

InspectionApril 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 22, 20261 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 11, 2026Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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

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

746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic childRisk level: Medium High

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

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

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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

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

InspectionNovember 21, 20252 citations recorded2 of 878 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

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.

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

InspectionMarch 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 27, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 386 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 873 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 455 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 760 standards cited at this visit

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.