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Children First Learning Center

2004 Barnard St, Waco, TX 76701 · Mclennan County
Accepts child care subsidies

Children First Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 59 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1999. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. 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
0High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Building & playground safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 11, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2026
Medium HighMar 10, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization §746.305(a)(3)
It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025
MediumSep 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighSep 26, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
Medium HighSep 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2024
MediumSep 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
MediumJan 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2023
MediumJan 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity59 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 15, 1999
DirectorAlahnna Levi
Phone2547141889
State operation #524557

Common questions

Does Children First Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Children First Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Children First Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Children First Learning Center had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 10 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Children First Learning Center 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 Children First Learning Center last inspected?

Mar 11, 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 524557 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.