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Academy for Artistic Development and Early Learning

1108 FAULKNER LN, Waco TX 76704-1602 · License #1681365 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 40 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 18, 2026
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Contact

Director
Sandra Turner
Address
1108 FAULKNER LN, Waco TX 76704-1602 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 40 children
19
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
12
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.4
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Feb 18, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 12, 2026 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.2431 · Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    The operation was not doing daily reports for the two infants in care.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing proof of education, and three were missing employment affidavits.

    Corrected by Feb 19, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    The director was missing training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, preventing and handling allergic reactions, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2026

  • High

    746.5319 · Smoke Detectors Testing

    The smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors had not been tested in January, and the smoke detector in the infant room was beeping and needed replacement batteries.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    The operation had 14 children in care, and two infants (a 15-month-old and a 17-month-old) were combined with children up to four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were separated into their own classroom.

    Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    One caregiver was missing 1.5 hours of annual training and needed training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Feb 26, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.5207(b) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

    Evacuation diagrams were not posted in the two infant rooms. This was corrected when evacuation diagrams were printed out and posted in these rooms.

    Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Apr 1, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 12, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 5, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4805(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

    Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.

    Corrected by Mar 12, 2025

  • High

    746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    During the inspection, the caregiver in the main room stepped into the office, leaving the children unsupervised for a brief period of time.

    Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Nov 20, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

    746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    There was a garbage can without a lid with a dirty diaper in it in the bathroom that the children use. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed from the bathroom.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

  • Medium

    746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The operation did not have a certification form signed to verify that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when a certification form was signed by the director.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

  • High

    746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    The operational policies were missing the following: benefits of physical activity, criteria for determining extreme weather that will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when the children can't go outside, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on how the minimum standards can be viewed online, information on how mothers can breastfeed their child if they desire, policies for doing health checks, information on staff vaccinations, and information on parents' rights.

    Corrected by Nov 27, 2024

  • Medium Low

    746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

    The operation did not have a list of current employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when an employee list was created and posted.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

Apr 5, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 25, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    The children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names. This was corrected during the inspection when the assistant director labeled the mats.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

  • High

    746.201(11) · AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity

    The operation exceeded their infant capacity when they had seven infants in care and are licensed for four infants. This was corrected during the inspection when the additional infants were sent home.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    There was a bottle of Lysol wipes sitting on top of a trash can within the reach of children in the pre-k room. This was corrected during the inspection when the Lysol wipes were moved up out of the reach of children.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

  • Medium

    746.301(2) · Notification of Change in Space

    The operation reduced the space for children 18 months and up and increased the space for infants 0-17 months by opening up a one-year-old room in a space that was licensed for children 18 months and older without prior approval from licensing. This was corrected when the infants being cared for in the space not licensed for infants were sent home and the operation informed licensing of their plans to open up a second infant room.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

May 24, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 10, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.301(2) · Notification of Change in Space

    Children were observed playing on an outdoor space that is not part of the operation's usable space. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the children to the usable playground space.

    Corrected by Apr 10, 2023

Mar 8, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 4, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    During the inspection the infant bottles were observed without a label. This was corrected by the bottles being labeled by the caregiver.

    Corrected by Jan 4, 2023

Oct 6, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 21, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 14, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating

    During the inspection children in care were served lunch without washing hands. This was corrected by the children being allowed to wash hands.

    Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    During the inspection a caregiver in training was observed having access to children in care without a cleared background check. This was corrected by the caregiver leaving the operation.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2022

  • High

    746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    During the inspection two infants ages 4-6 months were observed sleeping in cribs with blankets. This was corrected by the caregiver removing the inspector.

    Corrected by Sep 14, 2022

Aug 18, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 24, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 25, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 22, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    Durring the inspection children were allowed to enter playground area that contained tires with spider webs and an old diaper. This was corrected by the tires and diaper being removed from the playground.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3701(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    During the inspection a electric fan was observed on a table accessible to children in care. This was corrected by the fan being removed and placed in a room inaccessible to children.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

Aug 11, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 12, 2026 inspection noted: “Out of the four children's records reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 5, 2025 inspection noted: “Two slides on the playground were next to each other without adequate use zones in between.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 20, 2024 inspection noted: “The children's mats were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were labeled.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error