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Waco Child Development Infant

613 S 9th St, Waco, TX 76706 · McLennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Waco Child Development Infant is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 45 children and serving infants and toddlers. It has held its Texas license since 1988. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 17). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #54 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #54 of 61 centers in Waco
3High risk
11Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Sleep safety2
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 18, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
Three smoke detectors in the building were observed to be beeping and in need of batteries during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2026
Medium HighFeb 18, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There were multiple maintenance deficiencies observed on the two outdoor areas of the operation. There were active ant piles observed, bags of mulch, bird waste, water hoses accessible, a broken gate, broken toy storage and miscellaneous broken items observed.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2026
MediumFeb 18, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children §746.1701
There was one caregiver observed in a classroom with 8 infants ages 10 months to 19 months old. An additional caregiver was added to the classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Observed piles of leaves, with large sticks and a small amount of trash in the leaves on the back playground. I spoke to the director about getting the playground cleaned up for use.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
MediumFeb 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Changing Address or Location §746.301(1)
Director failed to notify CCR within 2 days of change in location of services.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was past due.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
One child who receives a breathing treatment daily did not have a medication authorized signed and available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given §746.3805(c)(3)
The operation did not have records available for review to determine when the child was given medication.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two of out of the five records reviewed did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
The crib mattresses covers were not snug.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Out of five staff files reviewed, three caregivers did not have current required training certificates available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The back playground is in need of a deep clean. Sand box has green sand and grass growing in the sand, bird feces was observed on some of the materials.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
There were several cribs that had a crib mattress and a foam mat. This was corrected at inspection when the foam mat was removed. Several crib mattresses were torn. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were replaced with new ones.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Two out of six children files reviewed were not current on immunizations or did not have a record for review at the this inspection.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
There were two fire extinguishers that had expired as of March 2022.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
MediumApr 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of five caregiver training files reviewed two caregivers did not have current training certificates available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
Medium HighApr 14, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
The air conditioning units were accessible to children and did not have proper safe guards to prevent access.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity45 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 22, 1988
DirectorGerricka Hicks
Phone2547535981
State operation #230074

Common questions

Does Waco Child Development Infant take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants and toddlers.

What are Waco Child Development Infant’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 Waco Child Development Infant accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Waco Child Development Infant cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Waco Child Development Infant 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 and $30.60 a day for toddlers (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Waco Child Development Infant had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 18, 2026: “Smoke-Detection System.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Waco Child Development Infant compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #54 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Waco Child Development Infant last inspected?

Mar 5, 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 230074 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.