Greater Waco Early Education Center

746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

One of the classrooms had an outlet that was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.

Corrected by Apr 27, 2026

746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

An outlet in a pre-k class was uncovered. This was corrected during the inspection when an outlet cover was placed in the outlet.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

The parent handbook was missing an infant safe sleep policy, procedures for parents to communicate with the director, information on the abuse and neglect hotline and how parents can access minimum standards online, procedures for nursing mothers to nurse their children at the center, and information about the benefits of physical play and how children will do active play when the weather prohibits them from going outside. This was corrected during the inspection when this information was added to the handbook.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

The first aid kit in the transportation bus was missing a guide to first aid, tweezers, and antiseptic wipes.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2025

746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

Out of ten children's files reviewed, three were missing hearing and vision screening results and two needed updated immunization records.

Corrected by Jul 24, 2025

746.2805(5) · Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

A caregiver was heard yelling at children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that yelling is not an acceptable form of discipline.

Corrected by Jul 10, 2025

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

A classroom that had infants in it was using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver joined the classroom so that ratio was not reduced.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

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

There were two caregivers in classrooms who did not have a cleared background check yet. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers left the operation.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

A caregiver who had conditions on her background check and couldn't be left alone with children was left alone with children during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned to the classroom.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

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

In the afterschool classroom, there was a bottle of cleaning supplies left within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved to a locked cabinet.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

746.2424 · Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.

Corrected by Mar 13, 2025

746.2424 · Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

There was an infant asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was moved to a crib.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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

In one of the toddler classrooms, there was a bottle of multi-purpose cleaner sitting on a cabinet within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaner was moved to a counter out of the children's reach.

Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

746.4751(c) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

It was observed that the fence on the playground was not secured properly. Children were observed lifting the bottom of the chain link fence posing a safety risk.

Corrected by Jun 24, 2024

746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

One infant was observed to be swaddled in a bare crib during the inspection. The swaddle was removed.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

746.3417(4) · Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

One classroom of 5 infants, ages 10 - 13 months, did not have their hands washed upon returning inside from outdoor play.

Corrected by Jun 17, 2024

746.3317(7) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

Children under the age of 4 years old were observed to be served whole hotdogs during lunch. The food was cut into small peices during the inspection.

Corrected by Jul 17, 2023