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Little Christian Academy III

601 TOWNE OAKS DR, Waco, TX 76710-5965

Operation number:
842083
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:
99
License effective:
December 7, 2004
Hours:
07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547416980
Email:
tdechols@aol.com
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 11 available inspections for Little Christian Academy III from April 26, 2022 through November 17, 2025.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 4, 2025 and involved supervision.

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
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76710

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.82
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
45%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 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: Parent rights
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child's parent was not notified when a mosquito bite on the child's face that had occurred at home became swollen and required medical attention.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(2) - AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Out of the ten children's files reviewed, eight were missing a date of admission, one was missing emergency contact information, one needed an updated immunization record, two were missing permission to ride the bus from school, and one was missing a statement that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file at the child's school.
Correction deadline
January 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was a cracked toy and a torn mat with exposed foam on the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed both items from the playground.
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The director had tested the operation's carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors monthly, but had not recorded the dates of the tests for August through December. This was corrected during the inspection when the director filled out the dates of the tests for those months.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A classroom with children ages 12 months to 16 months had one caregiver and 9 infants. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601