EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center
EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2002. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 2 of them high-risk. None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 12 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 81% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During an investigation, it was determined caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when they handled children in an unsafe manner.
During an investigation, it was determined that caregivers were using inappropriate discipline by harshly grabbing and carrying children by their arms and/or legs.
About this center
Common questions
Does EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center’s hours?
7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 14, 2022: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center compare with other daycares in Waco?
It is tied for #8 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 81% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center last inspected?
Jan 6, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 817358 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.