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Horn's Academy Child Care Center

1511 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76707 · McLennan County
Accepts child care subsidies

Horn's Academy Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 70 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 41 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 43 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (12 of 43). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #34 of 61 centers in Waco
12High risk
22Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
43 citations from 41 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios12
Caregiver conduct5
Health & medication4
Supervision4
Other standards4
Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications3
Child protection2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 11, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Out of 8 children's files, there was 1 child that did not have a health statement on file for review.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
MediumJun 11, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of 8 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record on file for review.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2026
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation's last documented fire drill was completed in June 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 5, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers of Groups Not Combined Not Additional §746.1613(a)(3)
All caregivers observed during naptime, were counted in ratio. There was not another person observed in the building when I arrived.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
HighAug 5, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver was unaware of the number of children in her group.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
Medium HighAug 5, 2025InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway §746.2403(6)
An infant classroom was observed to have been utilized as a passageway by the older children.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
Medium HighAug 5, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
One caregiver was unaware of the ages of the children in her group. Another caregiver was unaware of the age of the youngest child in care and the caregiver did not have documentation of the child's age.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
Medium HighAug 5, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
An infant was observed in their classroom with children with more than an 18 month age gap. During the inspection, the infant was moved back to the younger infant classroom and an additional caregiver was placed in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
MediumJul 31, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
A child was observed sitting in a small highchair and was observed to not have been fastened with their seatbelt.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
Medium HighJul 31, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
A group of children were observed eating snacks out of there hands, while they were sitting on the floor.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
Medium HighJul 31, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant was observed to not have been fastened while they were in a bouncer. The caregiver fastened the infant during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
HighJul 30, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined a caregiver and a parent had an argument in the presence of children in care.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
MediumJul 30, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
It was determined the operation did not follow the instructions on an infant's feeding instructions, when they gave an infant a different type of formula.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2025
Medium HighJul 10, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present §746.1613(a)(6)
One caregiver was observed in the doorway during nap time, supervising two classrooms. Compliance was met during the inspection when two caregivers returned from their lunch breaks.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 4, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
During the current inspection, there were 2 caregivers counted in ratio during nap time and there was not another caregiver present in the building.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2023
Medium HighSep 27, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with children who were 3, 4 and 5 years olds.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
MediumSep 27, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis §746.1507(1)
A 15 month infant was observed in a Toddler Classroom that was not regulated for Infants. The infant was placed back in their classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
HighSep 27, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk §746.3317(7)
An infant and toddlers were observed eating Doritos for a snack.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)A
There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom that did not have orientation on file for review.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
A caregiver in a classroom was unaware of the ages of children in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
There was 1 caregiver observed in a classroom prior to having pre-service training on file for review.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
HighApr 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care on the arm.
Correction verified May 10, 2023
Medium HighJan 26, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
A 12 month old infant was observed sleeping in his crib with a bottle. This was corrected when the Director instructed the caregiver to remove the bottle from the crib.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 18, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There were 2 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions. The feeding instructions were last updated on 10/3/22.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
Medium HighNov 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present §746.1613(a)(6)
There were 3 caregivers present upon arrival, each caregiver was observed supervising a group of children during naptime. There was not another caregiver present in the building to answer the door to parents without a caregiver having to leave the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
MediumJul 26, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis §746.1507(1)
A 15 month infant was observed in a Toddler Classroom that was not regulated for Infants. Ms. Rembert removed the infant from the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2022
HighJul 18, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Observed two caregivers not knowing how many children they had in their care. One caregiver stated they had 12 children and they only had 11. The other caregiver stated they had 9 children but had 8 children.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
Medium HighJul 14, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
It was determined through the investigation only 2 classrooms have window air condition units, the remaining classrooms were observed to have been warm and not properly ventilated. During an inspection the temperature at the operation was observed to be 86 degrees.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2022
HighMay 13, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she attempted to remove a child from a infant chair and did not move an infant in close proximity on the floor to the chair, causing the chair to hit the infant on the floor, when the chair was lifted on the ground.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
HighMay 13, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
It was determined through an investigation that a caregiver was neglectful in the supervision of a child in care, which resulted in the child to receive an injury.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighMay 13, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver §746.1203(11)
A caregiver failed to pass on information to a child's primary caregiver when she returned from lunch, that a child in care had received an injury.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighApr 22, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
It was determined the operation did not notify the parent immediately of an injury the child received while in care. The parent was not notified until approximately an hour after the injury occurred.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighApr 22, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
It was determined through an investigation the operation did not report an injury, a child sustained while in care, that required medical attention.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
HighApr 22, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined through information obtained through the investigation, a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when they transported an infant in an infant seat outside, rather than carrying the infant outside.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
HighApr 22, 2022Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
It was determined, through an investigation, a caregiver neglected to properly supervise a child in care, which caused the child to receive an injury; due to a fall.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2022
Medium HighApr 22, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
It was determined based on evidence gathered during the investigation, the operation is not properly labeling bottle and pacifiers for infants in care.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
Medium HighApr 22, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
A caregiver did not utilize the straps in an infant chair which caused a child to fall out of the chair and receive an injury.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
MediumApr 22, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
It was determined through the investigation, parents are not informed of less serious injuries their child receives while in care.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2022
MediumFeb 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis §746.1507(1)
Two 11 month old infants were observed grouped with 2 year children in a classroom that is not regulated for infants.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation allowed a person without a background submitted at the operation to transport children in care.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021
Medium HighOct 28, 2021InspectionOther standards
Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older §746.3420(1)
I observed children under 24 months using sanitizer.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
I observed children transported in a vehicle that had not been approved by Child Care Regulation. The transportation vehicle observed belonged to another operation.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The Director had not notified Child Care Regulation she would be utilizing a van to transport children.The Director had not completed the necessary documents for the plan of action for the month.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity70 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 20, 2017
DirectorDanita Rembert
Phone2542246805
State operation #1640309

Common questions

Does Horn's Academy Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are Horn's Academy Child Care Center’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 Horn's Academy Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Horn's Academy Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Horn's Academy Child Care 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 $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 Horn's Academy Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 5, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Horn's Academy Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #34 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Horn's Academy Child Care Center last inspected?

Jun 11, 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 1640309 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.