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Dewey Community Center

925 N 9th St, Waco, TX 76707 · McLennan County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Dewey Community Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (3 of 13). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #53 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#53 of 61 centers in Waco
1High risk
9Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 7 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Supervision1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines §744.1315(b)(1)
2 out of 8 files reviewed did not have a current CPR/First Aid Certification on file for review.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
A child in care with a documented food allergy, did not have an allergy plan signed by a physician.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2025
Medium HighOct 14, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §744.1205(a)(3)
There were 3 groups of children and each caregiver responsible for their group were unsure of the ages of the children.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
HighOct 14, 2025InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for §744.1205(a)(2)
There were 3 groups of children, that the caregivers were unaware of how many children were in there group.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served §744.401(6)
The operation did not have menus or emergency phone numbers posted for review.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
MediumOct 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §744.901(2)
4 out of 8 personnel files reviewed did not have a high school diploma or transcript on file for review.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent §744.2669
Two children enrolled at the operation with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency allergy plans on file.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
Medium HighApr 18, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §744.305(a)(2)
The operation did not report child injuries requiring medical evaluation to child care regulation after a vehicle accident.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR §744.1315(b)
One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in CPR.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §744.3559(1)
The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of March 2022.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking. §744.1315(a)
One caregiver employed over 90 days did not have training in first aid.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2022
MediumApr 11, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §744.603(a)(3)
Children's records did not have immunization records or a statement that the child's immunization records are up to date and filed at the school that the child attends.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2022
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training §744.1317(a)
The site director and two drivers did not have updated transportation training on file.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedSchool
Hours03:00 PM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 18, 2019
DirectorJimmy Guitterez
Phone2547508677
State operation #1686056

Common questions

Does Dewey Community Center take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers school-age children, not infants.

What are Dewey Community Center’s hours?

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

Does Dewey Community Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Dewey Community Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Dewey Community Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Waco, is $28.40 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Dewey Community Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 14, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Dewey Community Center compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is #53 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Dewey Community Center last inspected?

Jul 22, 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 1686056 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.