Children First Learning Center
2004 BARNARD ST, Waco, TX 76701 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alahnna Levi
- Phone
- (254) 714-1889
- Regulated since
- Jan 15, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 147991 · number 524557
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was 1 infant in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-18. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
It was determined the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(3) — AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was not an additional person in the facility during naptime. All caregivers present were counted in ratio.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(5) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Safety & premises
There was 1 child with a documented food allergy and there was not a Food Allergy Plan on file for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Other
In the first aid kit there were expired antiseptic wipes. The Director threw the wipes away during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The Operational Policy was reviewed and the following sections were not observed in the handbook: Parent Rights, Infant Safe Sleep, Hearing/Vision Screening, Policy Changes, Insect Repellant/Sunscreen, Employee Vaccinations and Gang Free Zone.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Safety & premises
The last documented fire drill was completed in July 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a current CPR/First Aid on file.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Other
There were 2 children in care that did not have a health care statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Records & paperwork
There were 2 caregivers that did not have a high school diploma on file.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.