Dewey Community Center
Dewey Community Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (3 of 13). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #53 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.
A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.
There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.
There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.
The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.
4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.
Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.
The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.
One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.
The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.
One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.
Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.
The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.
About this center
Common questions
Does Dewey Community Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.
What are Dewey Community Center’s hours?
3 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Dewey Community Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Dewey Community Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Dewey Community Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Waco, is $28.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Dewey Community Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 14, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Dewey Community Center compare with other daycares in Waco?
It is #53 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Dewey Community Center last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1686056 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.