Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 0.73
Paula Hofen
3612 LASKER AVE, Waco, TX 76707-1112
- Operation number:
- 402238
- Type:
- Registered Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Mclennan
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- June 25, 1990
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2547234394
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Paula Hofen from January 5, 2023 through September 15, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 11, 2025 and involved sleep safety.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 11 local median in Waco
Compared to 81 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.9
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A 5 month old infant was observed asleep in their crib with a blanket and two small toys present in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blankets and toys.
- Correction deadline
- September 11, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Provider had completed 3 out of 30 required hours of annual training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 20, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Provider did not have current CPR/First Aid Certification. The Provider's CPR/First Aid expired on 8/25/2024.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
- Official code
- 747.1313(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There were 2 infants that did not have current infant feeding instructions on file. One's infant feeding form was last updated in 8/2024 and the other infant's form was last updated on 9/16/24.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 747.2321(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policy was observed to not have the following, required sections, included: *Promotion of Active Play *Infant Safe Sleep *Parent Rights
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There were 2 children in care that did not have immunization records on file for review.
- Correction deadline
- February 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One riding toy was observed to be in disrepair exposing springs, posing a pinching hazard. The homeowner will remove the equipment before children are allowed access to the area.
- Correction deadline
- January 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.4401(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
- Official code
- 747.4401(7)