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Childcare center · Waco, TX
Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
A licensed child care center in Waco, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3221 SPEIGHT AVE, Waco, TX 76711
County: Mclennan County
Phone: (254) 753-5324
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 280 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 511031
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 28, 1995
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 12 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 23 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 5, Medium 8, Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from February 12, 2022 to October 23, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 25 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 23, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two outlets in one of the classrooms were missing plastic covers. This was corrected during the inspection when covers were placed in the outlets.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2026 · Correction verified: November 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have allergy plans.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2026 · Correction verified: October 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child had an Epi-Pen that had expired on 9/30/26.
March 25, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.
August 19, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2206(2)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2025 · Correction verified: August 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
June 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 19, 2025 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
February 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 29, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2025 · Correction verified: February 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2025 · Correction verified: February 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
November 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 5, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 19, 2024 · Correction verified: September 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
May 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 15, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Risk level: Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2024 · Correction verified: April 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
March 26, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2024 · Correction verified: April 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
March 22, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2024 · Correction verified: May 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2024 · Correction verified: May 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
January 30, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2024 · Correction verified: April 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2024 · Correction verified: April 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
November 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 24, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
February 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 12, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.