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EOAC New Road Head Start/Early Head Start

1407 N NEW RD, Waco TX 76710-4813 · License #1757615 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 112 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 10, 2026
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Director
Jessica Romo
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Address
1407 N NEW RD, Waco TX 76710-4813 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-04:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-04:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedSnacks Provided

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 112 children
18
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
12
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
21
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 10, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 26, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3415(13) · Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves

    During the inspection, a caregiver stated that they only change gloves between diaper changes rather than washing hands.

    Corrected by May 26, 2026

May 7, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 3, 2026 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2026

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    Two of the classrooms had an uncovered outlet. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.

    Corrected by Mar 3, 2026

  • Medium

    746.2206(1) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 10, 2026

Nov 24, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.2427(a) · AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

    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.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2025

Nov 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 7, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

Nov 3, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    746.2427(a) · AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 10, 2025

  • High

    746.2424 · Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

    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.

    Corrected by Nov 3, 2025

May 29, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 1, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 2, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 15, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 27, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 11, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 17, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 5, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2431(4) · Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

Dec 5, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    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.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    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.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2023

Oct 3, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 28, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.2805(9) · Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

    A caregiver was heard telling a child, "If you don't listen, you will not go outside."

    Corrected by Sep 28, 2023

Sep 19, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    There were 2 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

    Corrected by Sep 26, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    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.

    Corrected by Sep 19, 2023

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 26, 2026 inspection noted: “During the inspection, a caregiver stated that they only change gloves between diaper changes rather than washing hands.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 3, 2026 inspection noted: “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 emer…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 24, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error