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Our Dreams

9901 Pantherway, Waco, TX 76712 · McLennan County
Conditions on permit4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Our Dreams is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 116 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 28 times and investigated 19 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (4 of 18). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 49%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #20 of 61 centers in Waco
8High risk
4Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 28 inspections and 19 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 27, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision4
Staff ratios3
Other standards3
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding3
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 17, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present §746.1613(a)(6)
It was observed that during nap time, one caregiver was seated between two classrooms of napping children (one classroom with 18 children ages 3-5 and another classroom with 15 children ages 4-7 years old). Another caregiver arrived during the inspection correcting the nap time ratio.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2026
HighMay 12, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation §745.8411(a)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation staff interfered with the investigation by not allowing a parent to speak with DFPS staff while at the daycare. It was also found that the daycare staff told untrue accounts about when the child left the operation and the day it occurred.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighMay 12, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not notify parents of a situation placing their child at risk in a timely manner.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighMay 12, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighMay 12, 2026Found 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 able to exit the building to the parking lot, towards a roadway.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
MediumMar 25, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that infant feeding instructions were not followed for one infant.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
MediumAug 7, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
During a DFPS investigation it was found that two children did not have admission forms for review, and the operation only had the parents' phone number.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
HighMay 30, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver stated that there were 32 children in the classroom. There were 41 children present.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
Medium HighMay 30, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 41 children ages 2 years to 7 years old present in a classroom with one caregiver. The class was split during the inspection when another caregiver arrived at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2025
HighMay 27, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver stated that there were 15 children in the classroom. There were 13 children present.
Correction verified May 30, 2025
MediumJul 15, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Infants had a tablet with cartoon folded over the cabinet for viewing.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 11, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
4 infants under the age of 12 months were in their cribs laying on boppy pillows or had a blanket covering them.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
MediumMar 6, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant feeding instructions were observed not to have been updated every 30 days.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
MediumNov 4, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There were no written feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
HighJul 5, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
Medium HighMay 19, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person §746.4103(b)
During an investigation, it was determined that a child was released to someone without checking their identification or verifying they were on the child's authorized pick-up list.
Correction verified May 27, 2022
MediumDec 8, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
The designated person in charge did not have access to the operation's records. The person in charge stated children's records and personnel records are kept in a locked cabinent and she does not have a key to unlock it.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection, ten infants were observed in one classroom with one caregiver. Also, twenty-four two-year-old children were observed in one classroom with one caregiver.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity116 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 16, 2001
DirectorJayuana Cashaw
Phone2542351976
State operation #557374

Common questions

Does Our Dreams take infants?

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

What are Our Dreams’s hours?

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

Does Our Dreams accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Our Dreams cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Our Dreams 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, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Our Dreams had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 12, 2026: “Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Our Dreams compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #20 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Our Dreams last inspected?

Sep 17, 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 557374 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.