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EOAC New Road Head Start/Early Head Start

1407 N NEW RD, Waco, TX 76710-4813

Operation number:
1757615
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:
112
License effective:
April 12, 2023
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542442446
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 35 available inspections for EOAC New Road Head Start/Early Head Start from October 25, 2022 through June 10, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic 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
35

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

35 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76710

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
46%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
49%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.36

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.

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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver stated that they only change gloves between diaper changes rather than washing hands.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm, lifted and carried the child by the arm, grabbed another child by the arm, and pushed the second child to the ground.
Correction deadline
June 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff member was missing an employment affidavit and copy of photo ID, and another caregiver was missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2026
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 eight children's files reviewed, one was missing an updated shot record, two were missing health statements, and one was missing parental consent to emergency medical treatment.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
One class did not have a second outdoor opportunity on their lesson plan, and one class only had 55 minutes of outside time scheduled on their lesson plan.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
746.2206(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two of the classrooms had an uncovered outlet. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping on an elevating medical pillow with straps due to having reflux. The infant caregivers stated that two infants use these pillows and that they also use them in their cribs. The infants had doctor's notes but no Infant Sleep Exception forms on file.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Three classes were combined outside with the youngest child being fourteen months old and the oldest being thirty-five months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant class was brought inside until the other two classes were done on the playground.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping on an elevating medical pillow with straps due to having reflux. The infant caregivers stated that two infants use these pillows and that they also use them in their cribs. The infants had doctor's notes but no Infant Sleep Exception forms on file.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three infants were observed sleeping on boppy pillows and elevating pillows on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were moved to their cribs.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Official code
746.2424
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were aware that children were climbing on shelves but did not intervene, which resulted in a child getting injured.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the parent was not notified as soon as possible after a child was left alone in their classroom.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was left alone in their classroom for approximately two minutes during a fire drill.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, sufficient evidence was found to determine that a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately fifteen seconds.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The infants' mood and summary of daily activities were not being recorded every day in the Learning Genius app. This was corrected during inspection when the caregivers were informed that those sections needed to be recorded daily and the caregivers started adding them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
Official code
746.2431(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of ten staff files reviewed, one's first aid and CPR certification had expired and one did not have first aid and CPR certification.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two were missing required training in the following topics: building and physical premises safety, handling hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. This was corrected at inspection as the evaluation period had already ended, and the caregivers had obtained this training for the next evaluation period.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was heard telling a child, "If you don't listen, you will not go outside."
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Official code
746.2805(9)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
An 8 month old infant was left in their classroom for 1 minute and 14 seconds during a fire drill.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 2 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 6 infants (12-14 months) observed in their classroom with one caregiver. Another caregiver was sent to the classroom to bring the ratio into compliance.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that a pre k class came inside, after playing outside, and did not wash their hands before they sat at their tables and began playing in centers.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a 3 month old infant was placed on their stomach to sleep.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427 - AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was found that the two caregivers who's files were reviewed did not have any documented training hours available for review.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
An incident occurred between two children in care where the two children began to fight and hit one another. One of the children was hit with a metal bell before a caregiver intervened to stop the children from fighting. One of the children required stitches due to this incident.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was found that both caregivers left the classroom after an incident between two children had occurred, leaving the classroom of children without a caregiver for a few seconds.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
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: Other violations
Report finding
Observed the same toy being place in mouth by different children multiple times without being set aside to sanitize. Toys were placed back in toy bin with clean toys. This was corrected by the toys being taken out and set aside to be sanitized.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(1) - Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
Official code
746.3407(1)