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Baylor Child Development Ctr

315 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701 · Mclennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Baylor Child Development Ctr is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 95 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 29% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #27 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #27 of 61 centers in Waco
6High risk
0Medium High risk
0Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Assessment · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Records & paperwork2
Building & playground safety1
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 12, 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)
It was determined a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 3 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
HighSep 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation's last fire inspection was completed in August of 2024.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2025
HighNov 7, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
6 children's files reviewed did not have authorization for medical emergency care.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2024
Medium LowNov 7, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
There were 2 caregivers that did not have Affidavit Form 2912 on file for review.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
HighApr 13, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A person with a "pending" background check was observed in a classroom. The person was removed from the classroom to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 12, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom on 3/28/23 and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation properly until 4/12/23. The Director emailed notification on 3/28/23 to CCR Representative who was on leave.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 12, 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)
It was determined a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately a minute.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity95 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 3, 1996
DirectorMichelle Kiefer
Phone2547104373
State operation #243391

Common questions

Does Baylor Child Development Ctr take infants?

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

What are Baylor Child Development Ctr’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 Baylor Child Development Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Baylor Child Development Ctr had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 12, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Baylor Child Development Ctr compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #27 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Baylor Child Development Ctr last inspected?

May 12, 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 243391 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.