Eoac Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center
No findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months.
510 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706 · (254) 754-5641
At a glance
Texas HHSC operation #817358 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026
Programs and services
From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.
- Meals providedyes
- Snacks providedyes
- Before-school carenot listed
- After-school carenot listed
- Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
- Drop-in carenot listed
- Part-time carenot listed
- Field tripsnot listed
- Skill classesnot listed
- Weekend carenot listed
- Night carenot listed
- Accreditednot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed
Inspection record
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- 2026
- Jan 6, 2026 to Jan 6, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2025
- Feb 4, 2025 to Nov 20, 202516 inspections and 12 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Nov 19, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Jul 3, 2025 complaint investigation
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- 2024
- Feb 14, 2024 to Feb 14, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2023
- Jan 5, 2023 to Mar 20, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- 2022
- Dec 16, 2022 to Dec 16, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During an investigation, it was determined that caregivers were using inappropriate discipline by harshly grabbing and carrying children by their arms and/or legs.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation, it was determined caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when they handled children in an unsafe manner.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During an investigation, it was determined that caregivers were using inappropriate discipline by harshly grabbing and carrying children by their arms and/or legs.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation, it was determined caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when they handled children in an unsafe manner.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation, it was determined caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when they handled children in an unsafe manner.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During an investigation, it was determined that caregivers were using inappropriate discipline by harshly grabbing and carrying children by their arms and/or legs.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During an investigation, it was determined that caregivers were using inappropriate discipline by harshly grabbing and carrying children by their arms and/or legs.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During an investigation, it was determined caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when they handled children in an unsafe manner.
Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Jan 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- May 11, 2022 to Jun 15, 20228 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Jun 7, 2022 complaint investigation
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- May 19, 2022 complaint investigation
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- May 11, 2022 inspection
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- 2021
- Nov 10, 2021 to Nov 12, 20214 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Nov 10, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 10, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 10, 2021 self-reported incident
- Nov 10, 2021 self-reported incident
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