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Faith Christian Academy

5227 Fm 1301 Rd, Wharton, TX 77488 · Wharton County
Conditions on permit

Faith Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Wharton, TX, licensed for up to 49 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 21). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Wharton and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#4 of 5 centers in Wharton
4High risk
8Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 12, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication5
Training & qualifications3
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 12, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operation did not have proof that their operational policies included a parent's right's section.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
MediumApr 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
No activity plan was posted in the older infant room.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2025
Medium HighApr 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The active play equipment has not been maintained and has dirt build up on areas in regular use by children.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
Medium HighJan 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One newly hired caregiver with unsupervised access to children in care did not have first aid completed.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
MediumJan 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
The operation was unable to provide proof of monthly maintenance checklists being completed in the last 3 months.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill was not to a depth of 6 inches as required by the height of the playground equipment.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024
MediumMar 19, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
3 caregivers were missing training topics in emergency preparedness and building safety from their most recently completed training year.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024
Medium HighMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing §746.4905
The operation's mulch used for loose-fill is meant for gardens and not playgrounds.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024
Medium HighMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There has been no health inspection conducted in the last 12 months.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024
MediumMar 19, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
3 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have the most up to date immunization record on file.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024
HighMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have proof that a fire inspection had been conducted in the last 12 months.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2024
HighOct 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
Based on evidence found during the DFPS investigation inspection on 9/29/23, a caregiver was found to be alone with children, in violation of the conditions placed on the background check by CBCU.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2023
MediumApr 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have an immunization record on file at the operation.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One caregiver did not obtain the required 24 hours of training during the most recently completed training year.
Correction verified May 2, 2023
MediumApr 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
2 outside bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels available for children to use after handwashing. This was corrected when paper towels were added to the bathrooms.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
One playground with active play equipment did not have the minimum of 6 inches of loose-fill present on the playground.
Correction verified May 2, 2023
Medium HighApr 4, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
2 rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when blinds were open to allow for caregivers to easily see children.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 28, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
Several bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels or toilet paper.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2023
HighJan 30, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they placed an infant in a floor seat that was then placed on a table which is against manufactures instructions.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
HighJan 30, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility
Correction verified Feb 1, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity49 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 17, 2008
DirectorRonda Webb
Phone9795311000
State operation #879380

Common questions

Does Faith Christian Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Faith Christian Academy’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Faith Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Faith Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Faith Christian Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Wharton, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Faith Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 19, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Faith Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Wharton?

It is #4 of 5 centers in Wharton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Faith Christian Academy last inspected?

Dec 12, 2025. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 879380 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.