Faith Academy Child Care

WACO, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

2.5based on state inspection data
Capacity82
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Est. price$1,068/mo

Contact information

Address301 CHERRY ST WACO TX- 76704 2604

CityWACO, TX

CountyMCLENNAN

Phone2542921234

Operating details

Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity82

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 8, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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301 CHERRY ST WACO TX- 76704 2604, WACO, TX

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 746.13016/2/2026

    746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    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 at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 746.6036/2/2026

    746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

    Out of six children's files reviewed, one was missing a notarized immunization exemption affidavit and a health statement.

    Corrected 6/12/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 746.24196/2/2026

    746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    Two of the infants' bottles were not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection when a caregiver labeled the bottles.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.13016/2/2026

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    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 at inspection
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9016/2/2026

    746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    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 at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 746.4016/2/2026

    746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post

    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 at inspection
  7. High riskStandard 746.56176/2/2026

    746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    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 at inspection
  8. High riskStandard 746.56176/2/2026

    746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    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 at inspection
  9. High riskStandard 746.12051/15/2026

    746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    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.

    Corrected 1/15/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 746.400312/10/2025

    746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care

    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 at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 746.220612/10/2025

    746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K

    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 at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 746.481312/10/2025

    746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

    The slides, rocking equipment, and seated merry-go-rounds on the playgrounds did not have sufficient use zones around them.

    Corrected 1/14/2026
  4. Medium riskStandard 746.45033/10/2025

    746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    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 at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 746.6031/16/2025

    746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

    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.

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 746.24311/16/2025

    746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities

    One of the previous day's infant daily reports did not have the infant's mood, nap times, and summary of activities completed.

    Corrected 1/17/2025

2024

  1. High riskStandard 745.63512/9/2024

    745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    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.

    Corrected 12/9/2024
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 746.60510/9/2024

    746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

    Out of the eight children's files reviewed, six were missing a date of admission.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 746.50110/9/2024

    746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening

    The parent handbook was missing requirements for hearing and vision screenings.

    Corrected 10/16/2024
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.130110/9/2024

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    Out of eight staff files reviewed, one was missing nine hours of annual training and one was missing ten hours of annual training.

    Corrected 10/23/2024
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 746.130110/9/2024

    746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    Out of eight staff files reviewed, one caregiver had expired first aid and CPR training.

    Corrected 10/16/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
8Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,068/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Texas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: WACO, MCLENNAN County
  • Capacity: 82
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 5

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