Waco Child Development Center

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that candy was used as a reward for good behavior.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when yelling was used towards children.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person without an eligible background check had access to children in care.

One of four of the transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit available for review. The other 3 vehicles were missing or had expired supplies from the first aid kits that were added during the inspection.

There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee did not use good judgment when one child was allowed to sleep on the van during transport, deviating from typical transportation plans without notifying other staff or parents.

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC section 42.078. Ms. Dempsey was present at operation upon inspection. Ms. Dempsey has received the ineligible letter and is not to be providing care.

A child was left unattended in the transportation vehicle. The operation reported to Child Care Regulation the day of the incident on 08/16/2024 by email.

During the follow-up inspection the operation was found in compliance as the caregiver responsible for leaving a child on the bus was terminated.

Based on the evidence of the DFPS investigation, a caregiver neglected a child in care when the child was left on the bus.

Gas leak inspection was 5/22. A current inspection needs to be updated.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

During an investigation, it was determined that two occurrences that placed children at risk were not reported to Child Care Regulation in a timely manner.

During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child unattended on a vehicle for approximately 15 minutes.

During an investigation, it was determined a caregiver left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes.