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Faith Academy Child Care

301 CHERRY ST, Waco TX 76704-2604 · License #1725399 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 82 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 2, 2026
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Director
Patricia Bedford
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Address
301 CHERRY ST, Waco TX 76704-2604 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Tue06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Wed06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Thu06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Fri06:30 AM-05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 82 children
36
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
21
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
13
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.8
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 2, 2026 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium

    746.401(11) · Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post

    The operation's permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed and posted next to the operation's license.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a notarized employment affidavit. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver completed the affidavit and got it notarized.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing training in communicable diseases and immunizations. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

  • High

    746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    The first aid kit in one of the vans was missing a thermometer. This was corrected during the inspection when an extra thermometer from the center was added to the van's first aid kit.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    Two of the infants' bottles were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver labeled the bottles.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    One caregiver who required pre-service had not received pre-service training on immunizations and preventing communicable diseases. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the training.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

  • High

    746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    Ten of the children who ride the van did not have their emergency medical treatment information in the van binder. This was corrected during the inspection when the required information was printed and placed in the van binder.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2026

  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    Out of six children's files reviewed, one was missing a notarized immunization exemption affidavit and a health statement.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 15, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    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

    A caregiver stepped out of a classroom to answer the door, leaving the children in the room briefly unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the classroom.

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2026

Dec 10, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.4003(a)(1) · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care

    One of the first aid kits was missing a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of a first aid guide was made and placed in the first aid kit.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2206(1)(B) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K

    The toddler and pre-k classes only had 50 minutes of outside time scheduled. This was corrected during the inspection when the class schedules were updated to allow each class 60 minutes of outside time.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.4813(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

    The slides, rocking equipment, and seated merry-go-rounds on the playgrounds did not have sufficient use zones around them.

    Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

Mar 11, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 16, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    Out of eight children's files reviewed, one was missing a physician's signature on the allergy emergency plan, one was missing school information and permission to ride the van from school, and one was missing healthcare information. During the inspection, the school information and permission to ride the van were completed by the child's mother.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2431(5) · Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities

    One of the previous day's infant daily reports did not have the infant's mood, nap times, and summary of activities completed.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2025

Dec 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 9, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    A caregiver who had conditions on their background check, including the condition of not being left alone with children, was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when another teacher returned to the classroom.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2024

Oct 9, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    Out of eight staff files reviewed, one was missing nine hours of annual training and one was missing ten hours of annual training.

    Corrected by Oct 23, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    Out of eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

  • Medium Low

    746.605(3) · Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

    Out of the eight children's files reviewed, six were missing a date of admission.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(12) · Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening

    The parent handbook was missing requirements for hearing and vision screenings.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

Sep 3, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 14, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans

    The afterschool class did not have a a written activity plan.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

  • High

    746.4601(6) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface

    The bottom of a piece of play equipment had been pulled out of the ground, exposing the anchoring rebar and creating a tripping and injury hazard.

    Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3501(6) · Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

    There was a tub of diaper cream left within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the diaper cream was moved out of the reach of children.

    Corrected by Aug 14, 2024

Apr 26, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 17, 2024 — Inspection
14 violations cited · view state record
14 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2409(a)(2) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    Several of the cribs in the infant room had sheets that were not snug-fitting on the crib mattresses.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(10) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    The operation's drill log showed that tests in January and February had not been recorded for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher. This was corrected at inspection as tests in March had been completed and recorded.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

  • High

    746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    The vehicle used for transportation did not have a first aid kit inside.

    Corrected by Apr 19, 2024

  • High

    746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules

    The parent handbook did not include the benefits of physical activity, criteria for when extreme weather will prohibit outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits going outside, procedures for inclusive services to special needs children and the center's policy on employee vaccinations.

    Corrected by May 3, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    There was an ant hill with live ants present on one of the playgrounds. This was corrected during the inspection when maintenance was called to spray and bury the ant hill.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    Out of the five staff files reviewed, none of the caregivers who work in the infant room had training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, and early childhood brain development; three did not have training in abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, adminstering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials; and two did not have training in preventing food allergy reactions.

    Corrected by May 31, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    The handwashing sink in the infant room was being used for cleaning spoons used to feed the infants. This was corrected when the caregivers were told that the handwashing sink could not be used for that purpose and that dirty utensils needed to be sent to the kitchen to be cleaned.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    The rubber mulch material at the end of the slide had been pushed out of place. This was corrected during the inspection when more rubber mulch was put down.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Out of the five staff files reviewed, none had a start date recorded, one did not have proof of education on file, one did not have a background check letter on file, and two did not have a statement saying they attended orientation including an overview of the operation's policy on abuse and neglect.

    Corrected by May 1, 2024

  • Medium

    746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The operation did not have a children's product recall form certifying that the recall list had been reviewed. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner signed the form verifying that she had reviewed the recalled products list.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.5207(b) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

    The pre-k room did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed a new evacuation diagram and posted it in the room.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    Out of the eight children's records reviewed, one did not have completed healthcare information, three needed updated immunization records, and one was missing an admission date.

    Corrected by May 3, 2024

  • Medium Low

    746.401(9) · Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

    The operation did not have a currently list of employees posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner printed and posted a current list of employees.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

  • High

    746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    The operation had obtained a new vehicle for transportation, which did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

Jun 5, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 27, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 25, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2403(4) · Infant Care Area - Crib Placement

    During the inspection the cribs were observed side by side with no space in between. Infants were observed touching each other inside the cribs. This was corrected during the inspection by the cribs being spaced apart.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

  • Medium

    746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

    Five of the ten children files evaluated were missing a health statement.

    Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    During the inspection two caregivers were in the care of eleven infants ages 4-18 months old. This was corrected during the inspection by the 18 month old being moved to the toddler classroom.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The last documented fire marshall inspection was completed in June 2021.

    Corrected by Aug 12, 2022

Jan 14, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 13, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    During the inspection one caregiver was observed with 14 children ages 18-23 months old on the playground. This was corrected by a second cargiver coming to the playground.

    Corrected by Jan 13, 2022

Dec 10, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 6, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Duirng the inspection the baseboard in a classroom was observed coming hanging from the wall and accessible to children in care.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    During the inspection one infant and one toddler hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregivers.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2021

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  1. 1The Jun 2, 2026 inspection noted: “The operation's permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed and posted next to the operation's li…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 15, 2026 inspection noted: “A caregiver stepped out of a classroom to answer the door, leaving the children in the room briefly unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Dec 10, 2025 inspection noted: “One of the first aid kits was missing a guide to first aid. This was corrected during the inspection when a copy of a first aid guide was made and placed in the…” — what has changed since then?

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