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Eoac Mitchell Avenue Head Start/Early Head Start

4 critical findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 28, 2026.

1824 Mitchell Ave, Waco, TX 76708 · (254) 218-1038

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: May 28, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical7:30a–3:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 64 places

Texas HHSC operation #1724556 · 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

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jun 4, 2026 to Jun 11, 20268 inspections
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May 28, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined a caregiver did not show self control in the presence of children when the caregiver got into an altercation with a guardian and said a curse word repeatedly, while children were present.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 28, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined a caregiver did not show self control in the presence of children when the caregiver got into an altercation with a guardian and said a curse word repeatedly, while children were present.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 28, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined a caregiver did not show self control in the presence of children when the caregiver got into an altercation with a guardian and said a curse word repeatedly, while children were present.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
May 28, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  It was determined a caregiver did not show self control in the presence of children when the caregiver got into an altercation with a guardian and said a curse word repeatedly, while children were present.
  Corrected Jun 4, 2026, verified Jun 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2025
Feb 11, 2025 to Dec 10, 20258 inspections
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2024
May 14, 2024 to May 14, 20244 inspections
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2023
Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 13, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 13, 2023 inspection

Show 44 older visits, not counted above

Jan 12, 2023 to Jun 15, 20238 inspections
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2022
Jun 7, 2022 to Nov 18, 20228 inspections
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May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined based on the preponderance of evidence a caregiver abused a child in care by aggressively handling a child in care while taking the child to their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on evidence obtained throughout the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care by yanking a child's arm, dragging the child and pulling the child down onto their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on preponderance of evidence a caregiver inappropriately bared weight down on a child's hand as form of punishment.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on evidence obtained throughout the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care by yanking a child's arm, dragging the child and pulling the child down onto their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined based on the preponderance of evidence a caregiver abused a child in care by aggressively handling a child in care while taking the child to their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on preponderance of evidence a caregiver inappropriately bared weight down on a child's hand as form of punishment.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on preponderance of evidence a caregiver inappropriately bared weight down on a child's hand as form of punishment.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined based on the preponderance of evidence a caregiver abused a child in care by aggressively handling a child in care while taking the child to their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on evidence obtained throughout the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care by yanking a child's arm, dragging the child and pulling the child down onto their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on preponderance of evidence a caregiver inappropriately bared weight down on a child's hand as form of punishment.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
May 2, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  It was determined based on evidence obtained throughout the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child in care by yanking a child's arm, dragging the child and pulling the child down onto their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  It was determined based on the preponderance of evidence a caregiver abused a child in care by aggressively handling a child in care while taking the child to their cot.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2022, verified Jun 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Jan 12, 2022 to Jan 12, 20224 inspections
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2021
Nov 19, 2021 to Nov 19, 20214 inspections
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Nov 9, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation did not contact the parent immediately of a child that received an injury while in care. The parent was notified at the end of the day and the child was taken to a health care professional the next day to be evaluated.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Nov 9, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation did not contact the parent immediately of a child that received an injury while in care. The parent was notified at the end of the day and the child was taken to a health care professional the next day to be evaluated.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Nov 9, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation did not contact the parent immediately of a child that received an injury while in care. The parent was notified at the end of the day and the child was taken to a health care professional the next day to be evaluated.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Nov 9, 2021Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
  It was determined the operation did not contact the parent immediately of a child that received an injury while in care. The parent was notified at the end of the day and the child was taken to a health care professional the next day to be evaluated.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(1).
Nov 4, 2021 to Nov 4, 20214 inspections
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Oct 4, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  The 2 year old classroom was observed to have been served half an apple that were not cut into smaller pieces to reduce the risk of choking. This was corrected at inspection by informing the caregivers and Director to cut the pieces smaller for the younger toddlers. The apples were cut in pieces that did not present a choking hazard.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 4, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  The 2 year old classroom was observed to have been served half an apple that were not cut into smaller pieces to reduce the risk of choking. This was corrected at inspection by informing the caregivers and Director to cut the pieces smaller for the younger toddlers. The apples were cut in pieces that did not present a choking hazard.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 4, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  The 2 year old classroom was observed to have been served half an apple that were not cut into smaller pieces to reduce the risk of choking. This was corrected at inspection by informing the caregivers and Director to cut the pieces smaller for the younger toddlers. The apples were cut in pieces that did not present a choking hazard.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 4, 2021Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  The 2 year old classroom was observed to have been served half an apple that were not cut into smaller pieces to reduce the risk of choking. This was corrected at inspection by informing the caregivers and Director to cut the pieces smaller for the younger toddlers. The apples were cut in pieces that did not present a choking hazard.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The operation did not have a food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2021, verified Oct 18, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.

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