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Faith Academy Child Care

301 Cherry St, Waco, TX 76704 · Mclennan County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Faith Academy Child Care is a licensed child care center in Waco, TX, licensed for up to 82 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 54 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (12 of 54). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 35% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #59 of 61 centers in Waco and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #59 of 61 centers in Waco
12High risk
24Medium High risk
15Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
54 citations from 24 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork12
Building & playground safety12
Health & medication7
Training & qualifications6
Supervision6
Sleep safety3
Staff ratios3
Food & feeding2
Transportation2
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 2, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post §746.401(11)
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 during the visit
Medium LowJun 2, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
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 during the visit
HighJun 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
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 during the visit
Medium HighJun 2, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Two of the infants' bottles were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 2, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Out of six children's files reviewed, one was missing a notarized immunization exemption affidavit and a health statement.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighJun 2, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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 during the visit
Medium HighJun 2, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
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 during the visit
HighJun 2, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
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 during the visit
HighJan 15, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
MediumDec 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K §746.2206(1)(B)
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 during the visit
MediumDec 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care §746.4003(a)(1)
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 during the visit
Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) §746.4813(a)
The slides, rocking equipment, and seated merry-go-rounds on the playgrounds did not have sufficient use zones around them.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
MediumMar 10, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Several cots had labels that had been pulled off by the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the cots were re-labeled with each child's name.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities §746.2431(5)
One of the previous day's infant daily reports did not have the infant's mood, nap times, and summary of activities completed.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
MediumJan 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2025
HighDec 9, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024
Medium LowOct 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Out of the eight children's files reviewed, six were missing a date of admission.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
Medium HighOct 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Out of eight staff files reviewed, one was missing nine hours of annual training and one was missing ten hours of annual training.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
MediumOct 9, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.501(a)(12)
The parent handbook was missing requirements for hearing and vision screenings.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2024
MediumAug 14, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
The afterschool class did not have a a written activity plan.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
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 during the visit
HighAug 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface §746.4601(6)
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.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
HighJul 24, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(9)
During the DFPS investigation, there was a mop bucket with water in it was accessible to children in the infant room.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024
Medium HighApr 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
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 during the visit
MediumApr 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
MediumApr 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
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 during the visit
Medium HighApr 17, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
Several of the cribs in the infant room had sheets that were not snug-fitting on the crib mattresses.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
Medium HighApr 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
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 during the visit
Medium LowApr 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
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 during the visit
HighApr 17, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The vehicle used for transportation did not have a first aid kit inside.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
HighApr 17, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The operation had obtained a new vehicle for transportation, which did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
Medium HighApr 17, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
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 during the visit
Medium HighApr 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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 during the visit
MediumApr 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
MediumApr 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
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 during the visit
Medium HighApr 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2024
HighApr 17, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
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.
Correction verified May 3, 2024
Medium HighMar 8, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs §746.603(a)(8)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation was unable to provide children's sign-in and sign-out logs for March 5th when requested.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
MediumMar 8, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation was unable to provide attendance sheets for an employee when requested.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
HighMar 8, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the children in a classroom were left unsupervised.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
Medium HighMar 8, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not know the name of a child the caregiver was responsible for.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
Medium HighJul 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
MediumJul 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Five of the ten children files evaluated were missing a health statement.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighJul 25, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement §746.2403(4)
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 during the visit
HighJul 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last documented fire marshall inspection was completed in June 2021.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighJan 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 6, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
HighDec 6, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
It was found that the two caregivers supervising the children in care walked out the classroom leaving children inside the classroom unsupervised
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighDec 6, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
It was found that a caregiver changed multiple diapers without washing hands after each diaper change.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighDec 6, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
It was found that a caregiver was using a cellphone while supervising children in care
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighDec 6, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
Medium HighDec 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Duirng the inspection the baseboard in a classroom was observed coming hanging from the wall and accessible to children in care.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
Medium HighNov 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Observed two infants in chairs without the straps being utilized. This was corrected during the inspection by the infants being removed from the chairs without straps.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity82 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 8, 2021
DirectorPatricia Bedford
Phone2542921234
State operation #1725399

Common questions

Does Faith Academy Child Care take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Faith Academy Child Care’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Faith Academy Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Faith Academy Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 2, 2026: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Faith Academy Child Care compare with other daycares in Waco?

It is tied for #59 of 61 centers in Waco by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Faith Academy Child Care last inspected?

Aug 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1725399 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.