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Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center

2105 Behrens Cir, Waco, TX 76705 · Mclennan County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 130 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 27% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #51 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #51 of 61 centers in Waco
5High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 19, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding2
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The bus binder did not have children's medical treatment authorization forms. This was corrected during the inspection when copies of medical treatment authorization forms for the children who ride the bus were created and added to the bus binder.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had two Epi-Pens for a child, and one of them was expired. This was corrected when the expired Epi-Pen was sent home with the child's parent.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 19, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The parent handbook was missing policies for daily health checks and an infant safe sleep policy.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
Medium HighDec 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
HighNov 17, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not have the physical ability to meet the needs of the group they were caring for.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2025
MediumMar 19, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Out of six staff files reviewed, one was missing a notarized affidavit, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing a statement that they attended orienation with an overview of abuse and neglect policies. Two of the caregivers signed orientation statements during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
There was a 16-month-old in a classroom where the oldest child was 3 years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the 16-month-old was moved to the infant classroom.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
Two classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted. This was corrected during the inspection when copies of the evacuation diagram were printed and posted in the rooms.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 19, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Out of the six children's records reviewed, one was missing hearing and vision screening results and another was missing school information, permission to ride the bus from school, and a statement from the parent that hearing and vision screening results were on file with the school.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 8, 2024InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway §746.2403(6)
An infant classroom was observed to be used as a passgeway for older children, parents and staff during the inspection.
Correction verified May 14, 2024
MediumJul 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions §746.3803(c)
A child's parent has instructed the operation to administer 2 mL of a medication that requires a doctors note for the age of the child.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
MediumJul 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The operation added rocking equipment on all playgrounds in May and shifted the equipment which has caused none of the equipment to maintain proper use zones.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
HighJul 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface §746.4601(6)
The rocking equipment on the playgrounds were not anchored properly on any of the playgrounds. Photos were taken.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022
HighJul 7, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There was a bucket of inscect repellant that read 'keep out of reach of children' in the 4-year-old classroom that was accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The borders around the loose fill on the school age playground are warpped and falling a part creating tripping hazards. There is a play structure on the toddler playground that is not put together per the manufacturer instructions- the missing pieces were set aside on the playground and the children were climbing on them. The director moved the loose pieces. There are tires on the school age and toddler playgrounds as well as at the entrance of the school age playground. Photos were taken.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity130 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 14, 1986
DirectorCrystal Ward
Phone2547997841
State operation #25136

Common questions

Does Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center take infants?

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

What are Oak Lawn Baptist Day 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 Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 19, 2025: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #51 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Oak Lawn Baptist Day Care Center last inspected?

Dec 19, 2025. 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 25136 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.