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First Baptist Preschool Development

500 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706 · Mclennan County
Accepts child care subsidies

First Baptist Preschool Development is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 300 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 47% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 47%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#23 of 61 centers in Waco
1High risk
3Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 13, 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)
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was injured after taking their shoes off outside.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
MediumApr 17, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Seven of eight infant feeding instruction forms did not have an updated parent signature.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
Medium HighApr 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink §746.3421(b)
One caregiver did not wash an infants hand after a diaper change. The infants hands were washed during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of ten staff files reviewed, seven were missing one or more of the following required training topics: emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, responding to food allergy emergencies, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care §746.4003(a)(1)
The operation did not have a guide to first aid with the first aid kit.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not conduct a fire drill in April. This was corrected when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and all children were able to exit in under three minutes.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 19, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify the parent immediately after a child was injured and required medical treatment.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity300 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 12, 1986
DirectorJoellen Roach
Phone2547566933
State operation #5503

Common questions

Does First Baptist Preschool Development take infants?

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

What are First Baptist Preschool Development’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does First Baptist Preschool Development accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has First Baptist Preschool Development had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 13, 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 First Baptist Preschool Development compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is #23 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 47% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was First Baptist Preschool Development last inspected?

Aug 26, 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 5503 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.