Waco Child Development Infant
613 S 9TH ST, Waco, TX 76706 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gerricka Hicks
- Phone
- (254) 753-5981
- Regulated since
- Apr 22, 1988
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 103789 · number 230074
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 11 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (3), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver observed in a classroom with 8 infants ages 10 months to 19 months old. An additional caregiver was added to the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
There were multiple maintenance deficiencies observed on the two outdoor areas of the operation. There were active ant piles observed, bags of mulch, bird waste, water hoses accessible, a broken gate, broken toy storage and miscellaneous broken items observed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three smoke detectors in the building were observed to be beeping and in need of batteries during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed piles of leaves, with large sticks and a small amount of trash in the leaves on the back playground. I spoke to the director about getting the playground cleaned up for use.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Director failed to notify CCR within 2 days of change in location of services.
HHSC 746.301(1) — Notification of Changing Address or Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
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Other
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was past due.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of five staff files reviewed, three caregivers did not have current required training certificates available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Staff background & training
Out of five caregiver training files reviewed two caregivers did not have current training certificates available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Staff background & training
Two of out of the five records reviewed did not have current CPR and First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Safety & premises
There were several cribs that had a crib mattress and a foam mat. This was corrected at inspection when the foam mat was removed. Several crib mattresses were torn. This was corrected at inspection when the mattresses were replaced with new ones.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-14.
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Safety & premises
The crib mattresses covers were not snug.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The back playground is in need of a deep clean. Sand box has green sand and grass growing in the sand, bird feces was observed on some of the materials.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Other
The air conditioning units were accessible to children and did not have proper safe guards to prevent access.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Illness & medication
One child who receives a breathing treatment daily did not have a medication authorized signed and available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not have records available for review to determine when the child was given medication.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(3) — Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Safety & premises
There were two fire extinguishers that had expired as of March 2022.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of six children files reviewed were not current on immunizations or did not have a record for review at the this inspection.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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