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Faith Academy Child Care
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: 301 CHERRY ST, Waco, TX 76704
County: Mclennan County
Phone: (254) 292-1234
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 82 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1725399
Permit: Full Permit, issued September 8, 2021
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
- 15 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 42 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 15, Medium 14, Medium Low 3)
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 November 3, 2021 to November 9, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 53 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.
November 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 2, 2026 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The first aid kit in one of the vans was missing a thermometer. This was corrected during the inspection when an extra thermometer from the center was added to the van's first aid kit.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a notarized employment affidavit. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver completed the affidavit and got it notarized.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in communicable diseases and immunizations. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ten of the children who ride the van did not have their emergency medical treatment information in the van binder. This was corrected during the inspection when the required information was printed and placed in the van binder.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver who required pre-service had not received pre-service training on immunizations and preventing communicable diseases. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the infants' bottles were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver labeled the bottles.
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation's permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed and posted next to the operation's license.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of six children's files reviewed, one was missing a notarized immunization exemption affidavit and a health statement.
January 21, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Inspection · 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: January 15, 2026 · Correction verified: January 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stepped out of a classroom to answer the door, leaving the children in the room briefly unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.
December 10, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler and pre-k classes only had 50 minutes of outside time scheduled. This was corrected during the inspection when the class schedules were updated to allow each class 60 minutes of outside time.
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the first aid kits was missing a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of a first aid guide was made and placed in the first aid kit.
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2026 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The slides, rocking equipment, and seated merry-go-rounds on the playgrounds did not have sufficient use zones around them.
March 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 10, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
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)
Several cots had labels that had been pulled off by the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cots were re-labeled with each child's name.
January 16, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the previous day's infant daily reports did not have the infant's mood, nap times, and summary of activities completed.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2025 · Correction verified: January 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of eight children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's signature on the allergy emergency plan, one was missing school information and permission to ride the van from school, and one was missing healthcare information. During the inspection, the school information and permission to ride the van were completed by the child's mother.
December 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 9, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 9, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver who had conditions on their background check, including the condition of not being left alone with children, was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when another teacher returned to the classroom.
October 9, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2024 · Correction verified: October 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of the eight children's files reviewed, six were missing a date of admission.
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: October 16, 2024 · Correction verified: October 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2024 · Correction verified: October 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook was missing requirements for hearing and vision screenings.
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: October 23, 2024 · Correction verified: October 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one was missing nine hours of annual training and one was missing ten hours of annual training.
September 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 30, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
August 14, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2024 · Correction verified: August 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The bottom of a piece of play equipment had been pulled out of the ground, exposing the anchoring rebar and creating a tripping and injury hazard.
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2024 · Correction verified: August 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The afterschool class did not have a a written activity plan.
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a tub of diaper cream left within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the diaper cream was moved out of the reach of children.
July 24, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2024 · Correction verified: September 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation, there was a mop bucket with water in it was accessible to children in the infant room.
April 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2024 · Inspection · 14 citations
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
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a currently list of employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed and posted a current list of employees.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a children's product recall form certifying that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner signed the form verifying that she had reviewed the recalled products list.
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 19, 2024 · Correction verified: April 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The vehicle used for transportation did not have a first aid kit inside.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The rubber mulch material at the end of the slide had been pushed out of place. This was corrected during the inspection when more rubber mulch was put down.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of the five staff files reviewed, none had a start date recorded, one did not have proof of education on file, one did not have a background check letter on file, and two did not have a statement saying they attended orientation including an overview of the operation's policy on abuse and neglect.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook did not include the benefits of physical activity, criteria for when extreme weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits going outside, procedures for inclusive services to special needs children and the center's policy on employee vaccinations.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The handwashing sink in the infant room was being used for cleaning spoons used to feed the infants. This was corrected when the caregivers were told that the handwashing sink could not be used for that purpose and that dirty utensils needed to be sent to the kitchen to be cleaned.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation's drill log showed that tests in January and February had not been recorded for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher. This was corrected at inspection as tests in March had been completed and recorded.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2024 · Correction verified: April 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several of the cribs in the infant room had sheets that were not snug-fitting on the crib mattresses.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 24, 2024 · Correction verified: April 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had obtained a new vehicle for transportation, which did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was an ant hill with live ants present on one of the playgrounds. This was corrected during the inspection when maintenance was called to spray and bury the ant hill.
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The pre-k room did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed a new evacuation diagram and posted it in the room.
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: May 31, 2024 · Correction verified: June 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of the five staff files reviewed, none of the caregivers who work in the infant room had training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, and early childhood brain development; three did not have training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, adminstering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials; and two did not have training in preventing food allergy reactions.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 3, 2024 · Correction verified: May 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of the eight children's records reviewed, one did not have completed healthcare information, three needed updated immunization records, and one was missing an admission date.
March 8, 2024 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 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 was unable to provide attendance sheets for an employee when requested.
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: April 8, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the children in a classroom were left unsupervised.
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 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 was unable to provide children's sign-in and sign-out logs for March 5th when requested.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 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 did not know the name of a child the caregiver was responsible for.
June 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2022 · Correction verified: August 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five of the ten children files evaluated were missing a health statement.
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection the cribs were observed side by side with no space in between. Infants were observed touching each other inside the cribs. This was corrected during the inspection by the cribs being spaced apart.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2022 · Correction verified: August 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last documented fire marshall inspection was completed in June 2021.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2022 · Correction verified: July 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection two caregivers were in the care of eleven infants ages 4-18 months old. This was corrected during the inspection by the 18 month old being moved to the toddler classroom.
January 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 13, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection one caregiver was observed with 14 children ages 18-23 months old on the playground. This was corrected by a second cargiver coming to the playground.
December 10, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
December 6, 2021 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that the two caregivers supervising the children in care walked out the classroom leaving children inside the classroom unsupervised
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that a caregiver was using a cellphone while supervising children in care
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 13, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
December 6, 2021 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2021 · Correction verified: December 10, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection one infant and one toddler hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 10, 2021 · Correction verified: December 10, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Duirng the inspection the baseboard in a classroom was observed coming hanging from the wall and accessible to children in care.
November 3, 2021 · 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.