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Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC

3319 N 15th A St, Waco, TX 76708 · McLennan County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 164 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 22). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #46 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #46 of 61 centers in Waco
8High risk
11Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 16 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Supervision4
Staff ratios3
Other standards2
Food & feeding2
Health & medication2
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection had not been scheduled, the last fire inspection was completed on 6/17/26.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026
HighApr 10, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver stated she had 12 children in care and it was determined she had 13 children in care.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighApr 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver was observed on her cellphone and appeared to be texting when I arrived in the classroom.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
HighApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the evidence it was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgement when they placed a child on a seat that was not age appropriate.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighFeb 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not complete a fire drill in January. The last documented fire drill was completed in December 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The fire extinguishers were not inspected for the month of January 2026. The fire extinguisher were inspected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 6, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were 2 infant feeding instructions that were observed to not have been signed and updated.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2026
HighFeb 4, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver stated she had 10 children in care and it was determined she had 11 children in care.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
HighFeb 4, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined a child was left on the playground without the caregiver knowing he was not with the group and was with an assessor, who was not a caregiver. It was determined the child was left without a qualified caregiver for approximately 2-3 minutes.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
MediumJul 22, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
A child was observed in a high chair and was observed to not be fastened. The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
3 out of 6 files reviewed did not have an emergency authorization on file for review.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
MediumMay 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
1 out of 6 children's files did not have a health statement on file for review.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
HighMay 15, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
There were 2 infants observed asleep with a bib on in their crib.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
HighMay 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 1/23/24.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
A caregiver's file was reviewed and the caregiver did not have any hours towards health and safety practices.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguishers have not been serviced recently, the fire extinguishers were last serviced in 2023.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device §746.2905(2)
A child was observed sitting in a high chair during naptime in order to avoid him walking around the room, disturbing children. The caregiver removed the child from the high chair during the inspection.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 2 classrooms that were not in ratio during the inspection. The first classroom had 18 children, with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The second classroom had 7 children with 1 caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. Another caregiver arrived for classroom 1 and the second classroom, 3 infants went into another infant room, which reduced the risk to children.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighJul 24, 2024Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
It was determined some of the age groups do not have water outside to drink during outdoor activities.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
Medium HighJul 24, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
It was determined the infants were going outside during the same time the school age children were outdoors.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
Medium HighJul 24, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
It was determined an infant classroom was out of ratio due to 6 children present (5-8 months) with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 volunteer.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
Medium HighJul 24, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children §746.1401(e)
It was determined a volunteer was left alone with children in care, while transporting them to their classrooms.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity164 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 18, 2024
DirectorTeresa Williams
Phone2543131700
State operation #1791464

Common questions

Does Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Waco, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 9, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #46 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC last inspected?

Jul 9, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1791464 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.