Faith Christian Academy
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
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The operation did not have proof that their operational policies included a parent's right's section.
No activity plan was posted in the older infant room.
The active play equipment has not been maintained and has dirt build up on areas in regular use by children.
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.
One newly hired caregiver with unsupervised access to children in care did not have first aid completed.
The operation was unable to provide proof of monthly maintenance checklists being completed in the last 3 months.
The loose-fill was not to a depth of 6 inches as required by the height of the playground equipment.
3 caregivers were missing training topics in emergency preparedness and building safety from their most recently completed training year.
The operation's mulch used for loose-fill is meant for gardens and not playgrounds.
There has been no health inspection conducted in the last 12 months.
3 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have the most up to date immunization record on file.
The operation did not have proof that a fire inspection had been conducted in the last 12 months.
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.
One child did not have an immunization record on file at the operation.
One caregiver did not obtain the required 24 hours of training during the most recently completed training year.
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.
One playground with active play equipment did not have the minimum of 6 inches of loose-fill present on the playground.
2 rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when blinds were open to allow for caregivers to easily see children.
Several bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels or toilet paper.
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.
A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility
About this center
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.
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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 879380 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.