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EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center

510 S 12TH ST, Waco, TX 76706-1712

Operation number:
817358
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:
136
License effective:
November 20, 2002
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547545641
Email:
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 19 available inspections for EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center from November 10, 2021 through January 6, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 14, 2022 and involved child guidance.

12 later inspections, from December 16, 2022 through January 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76706

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.11
Local median
0.75

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
5%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
5%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.38

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
During an investigation, it was determined that caregivers were using inappropriate discipline by harshly grabbing and carrying children by their arms and/or legs.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when they handled children in an unsafe manner.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2023
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)