Holy Word Early Learning Center
Licensed Center · Austin, Travis County, TX · Operation No. 1676301
Holy Word Early Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued January 16, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 17 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 16, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
154 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
10601 Bluff Bend Dr, Austin, TX 78753-3915
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
17
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 7 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Inspection | 7 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
February 19, 2026 Standard § 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026 Standard § 746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: February 27, 2026
June 24, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 24, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.
Corrected: July 18, 2025
June 24, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.
Corrected: July 11, 2025
June 24, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.
Corrected: July 18, 2025
June 24, 2025 Standard § 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes
Corrected: July 18, 2025
June 24, 2025 Standard § 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
June 24, 2025 Standard § 746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Low Verbatim from the agency record
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Corrected: June 27, 2025
August 15, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
August 15, 2024 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have documentation of completing monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguisher were inspected by the director.
Corrected: August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers with a pending background check were present with access to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
Corrected: August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three children do not have updated immunization records on file.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
August 15, 2024 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
July 31, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, good judgment was not used when the required notifications after a child is injured was not made.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 31, 2024 Standard § 746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
October 5, 2023 Standard § 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The missing Admission information has been corrected.
Corrected: October 27, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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