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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

Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.

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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.

  1. October 29, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending

  2. July 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  3. June 30, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  4. May 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  5. May 25, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  6. April 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  7. 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.

  8. April 2, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

  9. December 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  10. October 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. May 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  14. February 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  15. February 17, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

  16. 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.

  17. December 11, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

  18. November 23, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. March 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  23. February 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  24. 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.

  25. November 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  26. October 20, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  27. 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.

  28. October 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  29. October 5, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

  30. August 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  31. July 3, 2023 · Investigation · No citations

  32. September 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  33. September 15, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

  34. 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.

  35. May 4, 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.

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