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Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701 · McLennan County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Columbus Avenue Baptist Church is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 189 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (6 of 14). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 33%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#29 of 61 centers in Waco
4High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 15 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding6
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication1
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 24, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were 9 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file for review.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
Medium HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
It was determined the operation served food that contained an ingredient a child in care has an allergy to.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
HighAug 21, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
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 Aug 26, 2026
Medium HighJul 6, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
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 Jul 21, 2026
Medium HighJul 6, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
It was determined a child had a documented sensitivity to cinnamon by a physician and the child was given food with cinnamon..
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
HighJun 29, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
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 during the visit
MediumApr 22, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Child Who Was Ill May Return to Care With Statement from Health-Care Professional That Child No Longer Ill §746.3606(2)
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 May 11, 2026
HighFeb 11, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
It was determined the operation did not report the incident to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
Medium HighFeb 11, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child §746.3301(i)
It was determined 2 caregivers served a child food that they were allergic too.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
HighFeb 11, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It was determined a caregiver pulled a child in care by their ear.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
Medium HighNov 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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 Dec 11, 2025
MediumNov 21, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were 6 infants in care that did not have updated infant instructions on file.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025
Medium HighFeb 10, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
It was determined a caregiver would use their cellphone while children are in care.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
Medium HighOct 12, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
There were 3 caregivers that did not have current CPR/First Aid training on file.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity189 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 5, 1985
DirectorLori Reed
Phone2547529000
State operation #116453

Common questions

Does Columbus Avenue Baptist Church take infants?

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

What are Columbus Avenue Baptist Church’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Columbus Avenue Baptist Church accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Columbus Avenue Baptist Church cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Columbus Avenue Baptist Church 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 Columbus Avenue Baptist Church had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 21, 2026: “Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Columbus Avenue Baptist Church compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is #29 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Columbus Avenue Baptist Church last inspected?

Sep 21, 2026. No violations were found 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 116453 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.