Future Minds
809 LENOX ST, Waco, TX 76704 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Audria Mitchell
- Phone
- (254) 799-1420
- Regulated since
- Oct 13, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 295592 · number 860659
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the toddler room, disinfectant wipes and spray were being stored on shelves that were low enough for toddlers to reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the director hung a basket on the wall for caregivers to store their cleaning supplies out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The pre-k schedule did not have 90 minutes of physical activity on it.
HHSC 746.2206(2)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were bottles of Clorox wipes in the toddler room and the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottles were moved out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child did not have their hands washed after getting their diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was no sink in the diaper changing area in the toddler room.
HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises
There was a piece of climbing equipment on the front playground that was meant for indoor use only. This was corrected during the inspection when the equipment was removed.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-02.
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Other
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing four hours out of the required 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Other
One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated since May.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Other
The children's product recall verification form was last signed in May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a new form was completed.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
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Other
A playground checklist had not being completed for June. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a playground checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's records reviewed, one child needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In the infant room, children under the age of two were watching a television program on the caregiver's tablet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that children under two cannot have screen time and the caregiver turned the tablet off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-11.
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Other
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes and a bottle of Febreze on the shelves where children could reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were moved to a closet that the children could not access.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-08. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver and the director had expired first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had only completed 12 out of the 24 required annual training hours and another caregiver had only completed 16 hours out of the 24 required annual training hours for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and both caregivers have started obtaining their hours for the current year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-02.
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Staff background & training
The director had only completed 9 out of the required 30 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. This was corrected during the inspection as the training period has ended and the director has already obtained over 30 training hours for the current year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The center's operational policies did not address all of the topics required in minimum standards.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver removed the bottle from the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-02.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing adhesive tape.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(2) — First Aid Kit Incomplete Kit - Adhesive Tape
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Records & paperwork
Out of six children's files reviewed, five were missing admission dates, three school-age children were missing school information, and one school-age child was missing permission to ride the bus from school.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-08.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection observed caregiver prepare a bottle on the diaper changing table and then change on diaper on the table.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection observed a caregiver change a diaper, turn her back and throw a diaper in trash can leaving infant buckled on diaper changing table.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(3) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of the 5 staff employed longer than 90 days and were present did not have a current certification in CPR/First AID
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection there were eight infants observed sleeping, two infants did not have a crib/playpen and were observed sleeping in a bouncer. This was corrected by the director taking two playpens to the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed two infants under 12 months old sleeping in playpens with blankets covering them. This was corrected by the caregivers removing the blankets.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Food & allergies Serious
During the inspection a 9 month old was observed in a bouncer drinking a bottle that was propped up by a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the bottle and taking the infant out of the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Other Serious
Observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the infant and the blanket.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection the personnel files were missing, notarized affidavits, high school diplomas, and documentation of pre-service trainings.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection a caregiver with a pending background check was accessible to children in care and counted in ratio. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation and being replaced with caregiver with a cleared background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-19.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection the playground was observed with a large tree limb hanging down from a tree and leaning on playground fence. Observed a sink cabinet accessible to children containing rodent traps without a safety latch on the cabinet to prevent children in care from accessing items under sink. The traps were removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Other
During the inspection a outlet accessible to children under 5 years was observed uncovered. This was corrected by the outlet being covered with a safety cover.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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