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Grace Christian Academy

1208 Penick Rd, Waller, TX 77484 · Waller County

Grace Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Waller, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 7 centers in Waller and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 20%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#4 of 7 centers in Waller
1High risk
7Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 7 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Health & medication3
Building & playground safety3

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver did not have for review current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2024
Medium HighJan 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver did not have for review current pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
Medium HighJan 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A child and caregiver did not wash hands after a diaper change.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
MediumJan 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The director (training period 6/20-6/21) and one caregiver (training period 6/20-6/21) were missing the following annual training topcis: (1)Administering medication; (2)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
HighJan 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 8/15/2020. An inspection should be conducted at least once every 12 months.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area §746.3503(d)
A handwashing sink was not in the diaper changing area. The sink was located in a restroom which was not attached/near the diaper changing area.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill surfacing at the end of a slide was not present. The concrete structure was visible at the end of the slide.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The most recent health inspection was conducted on 8/4/2020; an inspection should be conducted at least once every 12 months.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat was torn which creates an absorbent area that can not be cleaned/sanitized.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity50 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 30, 2020
DirectorMagdaline Centeno
Phone9363720901
State operation #1695597

Common questions

Does Grace Christian Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Grace Christian Academy’s hours?

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

Does Grace Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Grace Christian Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Grace Christian Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Waller, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Grace Christian Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 14, 2022: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Grace Christian Academy compare with other daycares in Waller?

It is #4 of 7 centers in Waller by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 20% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Grace Christian Academy last inspected?

Aug 10, 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 1695597 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.