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Childcare center · Waco, TX
Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy
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: 120 WOODHEW DR, Waco, TX 76712
County: Mclennan County
Phone: (254) 772-5437
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 205 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1604536
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 30, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 17 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 17 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 10, Medium 1, Medium 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 May 4, 2022 to October 29, 2026, newest first: 35 visits and 22 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 29, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
July 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 30, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
May 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 25, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 6, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 6, 2026 · Correction verified: April 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver stated that there were about 15 children present in their classroom during the inspection. It was observed that there were 11 children present in the classroom.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2026 · Correction verified: April 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of the 11 children's files reviewed were lacking the required physician signed health statemnt.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2026 · Correction verified: April 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 3 toilets observed to be out of order or not functioning properly during the inspeciton. One sink was observed to be unable to drain. The operation stated that a work order has been submitted.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2026 · Correction verified: April 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that the director was lacking the required 30 hours of annual training.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2026 · Correction verified: April 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that the last fire inspeciton was conducted 3/6/25. The operation scheduled and paid for the the fire inspection on 4/2/26.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2026 · Correction verified: April 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the three personnel files reviewed was lacking the 24 hours of the required annual training hours for previous full training period.
April 2, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2025 · Correction verified: October 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver stated that they had 12 children outside on the playground. There were 11 children present.
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2025 · Correction verified: October 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was observed wiping the nose of a child. The caregiver did not wash their hands after.
September 26, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2025 · Correction verified: December 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff did not demonstrate good judgement when children were permitted to place cardboard boxes over their heads.
May 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
December 12, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2025 · Correction verified: January 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One classroom was observed to have damage to the wall paneling causing a small opening. This classroom and one other classroom were observed to have paint peeling from the walls as well as vinyl peeling from cabinets in the classroom.
December 11, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 23, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2024 · Correction verified: August 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Inspection of 7 employees folders. 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training.
July 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 30, 2024 · Correction verified: August 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.
July 2, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 16, 2024 · Correction verified: July 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete employment information. Employment information is not in a central accessible location in order to view.
746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 30, 2024 · Correction verified: July 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 16, 2024 · Correction verified: July 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Playground with slides did not have 6" of loose fill.
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 16, 2024 · Correction verified: July 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two buses out of 3, had fire extinguishers that had not been serviced since 11/2021. Fire extinguishers are to be inspected monthly that they are still in the "green" and serviced or recharged yearly.
March 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 8, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
caregiver was photographed by a parent asleep while children were awake and in his care.
November 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 18, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2023 · Correction verified: November 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The wooden train (play equipment) outside had splitting wood with sharp edges and exposed screws posing a safety hazard to children.
October 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 5, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 3, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
September 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 15, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
September 14, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: September 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children out of ten children's files observed did not have health statements on file.
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 21, 2022 · Correction verified: September 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
24 hours of annual training was not complete for caregivers.
746.1301(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: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: September 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was one caregiver who did not have pediatric first aid certification and had unsupervised access to children in care.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: September 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff records out of ten observed were not complete. Education qualifications and affidavits were missing.
May 4, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.