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Talitha Koum Nurture Center

5801 Bishop Dr, Waco, TX 76710 · Mclennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Talitha Koum Nurture Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 14). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #59 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #59 of 61 centers in Waco
2High risk
8Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 6 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Records & paperwork4
Staff ratios1
Child protection1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
One child was missing a health statement and parent phone number, and two children needed updated immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026
MediumJun 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One staff member did not have proof of education on file, and two staff members did not have statements that they received the center policies and attended orientation with an overview of the operation's abuse and neglect policies.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
One of the operation's fire extinguishers was under-pressurized.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026
Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The fire extinguishers had not been checked in May. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked by the director.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 26, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required §746.1613(a)(4)
There was no additional employee available during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when an additional caregiver returned from lunch break.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
MediumMar 26, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Out of four children's records reviewed, three were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare information and an authorization for emergency medical treatment, one was missing a health statement, and all of them were missing immunization records.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
HighMar 5, 2026Found during an investigationChild protection
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.1201(5)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that concerns of abuse were brought to an employee's attention on 3/2/26, and the employee did not make a report to DFPS until 3/6/26.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The operation's fire extinguishers had not been checked. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked and their needles were in the green.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation had not completed a fire drill yet.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2026
Medium HighJan 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
Two of the classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted in them.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2026
MediumJan 8, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
The operation's menu was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a weekly menu was posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The fence on the largest playground had two gaps at the bottom that were large enough for a small child to get stuck in. The wire at the bottom of the infant playground fencing had come loose in one section. There were also live ant hills on the infant playground.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
Medium HighAug 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products §746.4135(a)
The director had not reviewed the CPSC recall list.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2025
HighAug 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The parent handbook was missing several of the required policies and procedures.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 24, 2026
DirectorKarlie Guerra
Phone2547531144
State operation #1820537

Common questions

Does Talitha Koum Nurture Center take infants?

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

What are Talitha Koum Nurture Center’s hours?

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

Does Talitha Koum Nurture Center accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Talitha Koum Nurture Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 5, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Talitha Koum Nurture Center compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #59 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Talitha Koum Nurture Center last inspected?

Jun 25, 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 1820537 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.