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Faith Academy Child Care

Licensed Center · Waco, Mclennan County, TX · Operation No. 1725399

Faith Academy Child Care holds a Full Permit issued September 8, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 24 inspections on record with 54 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 8, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
82 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
301 Cherry St, Waco, TX 76704-2604
The 60-month record
24
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
54
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 24 · Medium 15 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection 0
Jun 2, 2026 Inspection 8
Jan 21, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 15, 2026 Inspection 1
Dec 10, 2025 Inspection 3
Mar 11, 2025 Inspection 0
Mar 10, 2025 Report 1
Jan 16, 2025 Inspection 2
Dec 16, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 9, 2024 Inspection 1
Oct 9, 2024 Inspection 4
Sep 3, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 30, 2024 Report 0
Aug 14, 2024 Inspection 3
Jul 24, 2024 Report 1
Apr 26, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 17, 2024 Inspection 14
Mar 8, 2024 Report 4
Jun 5, 2023 Inspection 0
Jul 27, 2022 Inspection 0
Jul 25, 2022 Inspection 4
Jan 14, 2022 Inspection 0
Jan 13, 2022 Inspection 1
Dec 10, 2021 Inspection 0
Dec 6, 2021 Report 4
Dec 6, 2021 Inspection 2
Nov 9, 2021 Inspection 0
Nov 4, 2021 Inspection 1
Nov 3, 2021 Report 0
Nov 2, 2021 Inspection 0
Deficiency records
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two of the infants' bottles were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Out of six children's files reviewed, one was missing a notarized immunization exemption affidavit and a health statement.
Corrected: June 12, 2026
January 15, 2026 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 15, 2026
December 10, 2025 Standard § 746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The slides, rocking equipment, and seated merry-go-rounds on the playgrounds did not have sufficient use zones around them.
Corrected: January 14, 2026
December 10, 2025 Standard § 746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025 Standard § 746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 10, 2025
March 10, 2025 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 11, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 30, 2025
January 16, 2025 Standard § 746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One of the previous day's infant daily reports did not have the infant's mood, nap times, and summary of activities completed.
Corrected: January 17, 2025
December 9, 2024 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 9, 2024
October 9, 2024 Standard § 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Out of the eight children's files reviewed, six were missing a date of admission.
Corrected: October 16, 2024
October 9, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.
Corrected: October 16, 2024
October 9, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one was missing nine hours of annual training and one was missing ten hours of annual training.
Corrected: October 23, 2024
October 9, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The parent handbook was missing requirements for hearing and vision screenings.
Corrected: October 16, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The afterschool class did not have a a written activity plan.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
July 24, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the DFPS investigation, there was a mop bucket with water in it was accessible to children in the infant room.
Corrected: August 29, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 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
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation had obtained a new vehicle for transportation, which did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.
Corrected: April 24, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 31, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 3, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The vehicle used for transportation did not have a first aid kit inside.
Corrected: April 19, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 3, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Several of the cribs in the infant room had sheets that were not snug-fitting on the crib mattresses.
Corrected: April 24, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 1, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 Standard § 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 17, 2024
March 8, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 8, 2024
March 8, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 8, 2024
March 8, 2024 Standard § 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
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the children in a classroom were left unsupervised.
Corrected: April 8, 2024
March 8, 2024 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation was unable to provide attendance sheets for an employee when requested.
Corrected: April 8, 2024
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Five of the ten children files evaluated were missing a health statement.
Corrected: August 5, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The last documented fire marshall inspection was completed in June 2021.
Corrected: August 12, 2022
January 13, 2022 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 13, 2022
December 6, 2021 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
Corrected: January 13, 2022
December 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that a caregiver was using a cellphone while supervising children in care
Corrected: January 13, 2022
December 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that the two caregivers supervising the children in care walked out the classroom leaving children inside the classroom unsupervised
Corrected: January 13, 2022
December 6, 2021 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
Corrected: January 13, 2022
December 6, 2021 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Duirng the inspection the baseboard in a classroom was observed coming hanging from the wall and accessible to children in care.
Corrected: December 10, 2021
December 6, 2021 Standard § 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 6, 2021
November 4, 2021 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed two infants in chairs without the straps being utilized. This was corrected during the inspection by the infants being removed from the chairs without straps.
Corrected: November 4, 2021
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