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Holy Word Early Learning Center

10601 BLUFF BEND DR, Austin, TX 78753-3915

Operation number:
1676301
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
154
License effective:
January 16, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5128360660
Email:
hwelc@holyword.net

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Holy Word Early Learning Center from September 9, 2021 through May 15, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

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
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78753

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.06
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.31

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
Official code
746.3805(b)(3)
View official report
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.1105(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three children do not have updated immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
Official code
746.2403(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The missing Admission information has been corrected.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)