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Faith Academy Child Care

301 CHERRY ST, Waco, TX 76704-2604

Operation number:
1725399
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:
82
License effective:
September 8, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542921234
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 30 available inspections for Faith Academy Child Care from November 2, 2021 through August 4, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 54 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved health or food records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
30

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
54

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
36

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
10

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in Waco

Compared to 60 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.8
Local median
0.66

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
31%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
10
Local average
2.25

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.

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