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McLennan Community College CDC

1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708 · McLennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

McLennan Community College CDC is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 122 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1991. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (5 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #30 of 61 centers in Waco
12High risk
1Medium High risk
0Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 18 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 16, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct5
Other standards3
Staff ratios2
Supervision2
Child protection1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 31, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined a caregiver did not utilize good judgment when she pulled a chair a child was sitting on and the child fell back.
Correction verified Apr 15, 2026
Medium HighDec 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The last gas inspection report on file was 4/20/2023.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
HighSep 11, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was a caregiver observed ini a classroom without an active background check. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
HighFeb 18, 2025Found 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)
A child was able to leave the classroom for 16 seconds without any of the caregivers knowing. Once the caregivers became aware of the incident, both caregivers left the children in the classroom without a proper caregiver.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025
HighFeb 7, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that one child was abused by two employees.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
HighFeb 7, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not intervene when they saw a child being restrained.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
HighFeb 7, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that two employees physically restrained a child on two separate occasions for approximately 8 minutes each.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
A caregiver was heard on video yelling at a child in care.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
It was determined a caregiver held a child in care down for 8 minutes.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver was observed on video inapprorpriately grabbing a child in care.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
It was determined a caregiver witnessed a child in distress and did not intervene to deescalate the situation.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
Medium LowJan 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation has not reported the Number of Employees who left in 2024.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
HighNov 14, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was 1 person observed in a classroom without an active background check on file.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 26, 2023Found 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)
During the investigation operation was found to be deficient in supervision when a child was left on the playground for approximately 3 minutes. Incident was self reported, staff involved files reviewed and they are current on trainings, and supervision was observed without concerns. Operation has met compliance.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity122 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 27, 1991
DirectorKarina Ortega Cartagena
Phone2542998710
State operation #47689

Common questions

Does McLennan Community College CDC take infants?

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

What are McLennan Community College CDC’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does McLennan Community College CDC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does McLennan Community College CDC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask McLennan Community College CDC 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 McLennan Community College CDC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 31, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does McLennan Community College CDC compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #30 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was McLennan Community College CDC last inspected?

Jul 30, 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 47689 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.