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Home › TX › Waco › Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
3221 SPEIGHT AVE, Waco TX 76711-1548 · License #511031 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in classroom P were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver labeled the cots with the children's names.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
There were two small slides on the early headstart playground that did not have mulch in the use zones. This was corrected during the inspection when the slides were removed from the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2206(2)(B) · Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1613(a) · Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901 · Required Personnel Records
Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(6) · Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited