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Gloria's Angels Learning Academy

3425 HILLCREST DR, Waco, TX 76708-3119

Operation number:
1790977
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:
32
License effective:
August 22, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546628513
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 25 available inspections for Gloria's Angels Learning Academy from December 15, 2023 through June 15, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five 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
25

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
52

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
43

9 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
10

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 18 local median in 76708

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.08
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
48%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
10
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.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were several sleeping mats that were observed torn.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed there was only 1 caregiver present during naptime. There was not another caregiver in the building.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child in care was observed left alone in the back classroom while the caregiver walked to the front of the building.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver drank an alcoholic beverage during their lunch break and came back to the operation and cared for a group of children.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
Official code
746.3703(c)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncer). The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and placed the infant in their crib.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2026
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher was observed to have last been serviced in April of 2025.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were 3 infants feeding instructions that were observed not to be up to date. One had not been signed since March 2026 and the other 2 have not been signed since April 2026.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2026
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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were 2 groups combined outdoors, the caregivers stated there were19 children and it was determined there were 18 children in care.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspecton was completed in March 2024.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
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
The operation did not have an infant feeding instructions on file for 1 infant. During the inspection, the parent came to sign and complete the form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A play yard was observed to have a hole in the play yard and was bigger than 1/4 inch.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2411(2)(G) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings
Official code
746.2411(2)(G)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of 7 personnel files did not have a high school diploma on file for review.-
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver informed she had 4 children in care and it was determined she had 3 children in care. The children were all grouped together during outdoor play.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of 7 personnel files did not have documentation of pre-service completed prior to the caregiver being in a classroom.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
4 out of 7 caregivers reviewed, did not have documentation of orientation completed.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child's admission form did not have the parent's signature for the Emergency Authorization.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2985 and 5 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2912.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy was missing the following sections:Promotion of indoor/outdoor play, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Nursing Mothers, Preventing Responding to Abuse/Neglect, Employee Vaccinations, Procedures for Inclusive Services to Children with Special Needs, Gang Free Zone and Parent Rights.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection, an IPAD was observed being utilized with cartoons showing, while children under 2 years old were in care. The caregiver turned off the IPAD during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A parent documented on their child's file that there child had an allergy to peanut butter and there was no documentation of a food allergy plan for review, in the child's file.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
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
During current inspection, there was a broken toys with sharp edges observed in the playground the children were in. The caregiver removed the toy during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection, there were 2 rocking toys and a slide on the playground that did not have loose fill around it. The caregiver removed the toys from the playground during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During an inspection, the playpens were observed to not have snug fitting sheets.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2411(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed asleep in a crib with a stuffed animal and a blanket. Another infant was observed in a play yard with a pillow
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A sleeping infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, a child in care received an injury that required medical attention, and the caregiver did not provide first aid.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
Official code
746.3607(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined there was no adequate lighting during naptime.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver had not completed orientation prior to being in a classroom alone.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver had not completed pre-service prior to being in a classroom.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The Director has not ensured the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Upon arriving at the daycare, I observed a television on with cartoons playing and there were children younger than 2 years old in the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
I observed an infant walking around their classroom with a bottle that contained milk.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A walker was observed being utilized in the operation. The walker was removed during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers were unaware of the number of children they had in their group.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, I observed a caregiver leave her classroom to adjacent classroom. There was not another caregiver supervising her children. In another incident, it was determined a child was able to crawl under a fenced door and get into an area that is not regulated. The area had hazards such as cleaning supplies, tools that could have been a safety risk for the child. The child was able to be removed from the area.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not report the supervision concern where a child was able to crawl under a fence to an unregulated area.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver informed a child they would not a cupcake, during a special occasion celebration, if they continued to cry and would get a regular snack instead.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation's first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tape, antiseptic wipes and gloves.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Official code
746.4001
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not complete any fire drills for the months of November or December 2024. The operation only completed 3 shelter, severe weather and lock down drills for 2024.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a room the children eat lunch in that did not have a smoke detector.
Correction deadline
January 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Official code
746.5311(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not test the smoke detector, carbon monoxide or inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of December 2024. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the inspection. The fire extinguishers were observed to be within the proper fill line during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation does not have a permit to serve hot meals and was observed heating corn and ravioli for lunch. The caregiver ordered pizza for lunch during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3405
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 13 month old infant was observed a lone in a classroom during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not completed the Employees who Left Survey for 2024.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 4 toddlers observed sleeping with a sippy cup. The caregiver removed the cups during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
746.2505(4)(C)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers that did not have affidavits on file for review.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
There were 2 caregivers that did not have orientation/pre-service on file, prior to being in the classroom.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There was 1 person with a pending background check and 1 person with no background check submitted; both were observed caring for a group of children.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor area had tree branches and debris that was observed throughout the yard. A fence was observed to be broken.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A copy of the recent health inspection was not available for review.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)