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EOAC Mitchell Avenue Head Start/Early Head Start

1824 MITCHELL AVE, Waco, TX 76708-2833

Operation number:
1724556
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Mclennan
Capacity:
64
License effective:
January 12, 2022
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542181038
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 18 available inspections for EOAC Mitchell Avenue Head Start/Early Head Start from October 4, 2021 through June 11, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 4, 2026 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 18 local median in 76708

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.39
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
3.18

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver did not show self control in the presence of children when the caregiver got into an altercation with a guardian and said a curse word repeatedly, while children were present.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined based on preponderance of evidence a caregiver inappropriately bared weight down on a child's hand as form of punishment.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined based on the preponderance of evidence a caregiver abused a child in care by aggressively handling a child in care while taking the child to their cot.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined based on evidence obtained throughout the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care by yanking a child's arm, dragging the child and pulling the child down onto their cot.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not contact the parent immediately of a child that received an injury while in care. The parent was notified at the end of the day and the child was taken to a health care professional the next day to be evaluated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The 2 year old classroom was observed to have been served half an apple that were not cut into smaller pieces to reduce the risk of choking. This was corrected at inspection by informing the caregivers and Director to cut the pieces smaller for the younger toddlers. The apples were cut in pieces that did not present a choking hazard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)