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Faith Christian Academy

5227 FM 1301 RD, Wharton, TX 77488-7062

Operation number:
879380
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wharton
Capacity:
49
License effective:
April 17, 2008
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9795311000
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 17 available inspections for Faith Christian Academy from May 9, 2022 through December 12, 2025.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 12, 2025 and involved parent rights.

Facility condition was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 14 local median in Wharton County

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.24
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
59%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.94

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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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not have proof that their operational policies included a parent's right's section.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The active play equipment has not been maintained and has dirt build up on areas in regular use by children.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
No activity plan was posted in the older infant room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation was unable to provide proof of monthly maintenance checklists being completed in the last 3 months.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One newly hired caregiver with unsupervised access to children in care did not have first aid completed.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There has been no health inspection conducted in the last 12 months.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have the most up to date immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's mulch used for loose-fill is meant for gardens and not playgrounds.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4905 - Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
Official code
746.4905
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have proof that a fire inspection had been conducted in the last 12 months.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
3 caregivers were missing training topics in emergency preparedness and building safety from their most recently completed training year.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill was not to a depth of 6 inches as required by the height of the playground equipment.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on evidence found during the DFPS investigation inspection on 9/29/23, a caregiver was found to be alone with children, in violation of the conditions placed on the background check by CBCU.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One playground with active play equipment did not have the minimum of 6 inches of loose-fill present on the playground.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not obtain the required 24 hours of training during the most recently completed training year.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
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: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have an immunization record on file at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
2 outside bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels available for children to use after handwashing. This was corrected when paper towels were added to the bathrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.4405
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
2 rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when blinds were open to allow for caregivers to easily see children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
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Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Several bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels or toilet paper.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.4405
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2023
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they placed an infant in a floor seat that was then placed on a table which is against manufactures instructions.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 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)