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Little Christian Academy III

8 critical, 24 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 4, 2025.

601 Towne Oaks Dr, Waco, TX 76710 · (254) 741-6980

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings8 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 4, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2004Full Permit

Practical7a–4pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 99 places

Texas HHSC operation #842083 · 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 careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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.

2025
Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 17, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
Nov 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.
  Corrected Nov 4, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child's parent was not notified when a mosquito bite on the child's face that had occurred at home became swollen and required medical attention.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(2).
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child's parent was not notified when a mosquito bite on the child's face that had occurred at home became swollen and required medical attention.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(2).
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child's parent was not notified when a mosquito bite on the child's face that had occurred at home became swollen and required medical attention.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(2).
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization
  During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child's parent was not notified when a mosquito bite on the child's face that had occurred at home became swollen and required medical attention.
  Corrected Oct 15, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(2).
2024
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of the ten children's files reviewed, eight were missing a date of admission, one was missing emergency contact information, one needed an updated immunization record, two were missing permission to ride the bus from school, and one was missing a statement that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file at the child's school.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of the ten children's files reviewed, eight were missing a date of admission, one was missing emergency contact information, one needed an updated immunization record, two were missing permission to ride the bus from school, and one was missing a statement that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file at the child's school.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of the ten children's files reviewed, eight were missing a date of admission, one was missing emergency contact information, one needed an updated immunization record, two were missing permission to ride the bus from school, and one was missing a statement that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file at the child's school.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Dec 9, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
  Corrected Dec 13, 2024, verified Dec 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  Out of the ten children's files reviewed, eight were missing a date of admission, one was missing emergency contact information, one needed an updated immunization record, two were missing permission to ride the bus from school, and one was missing a statement that immunizations and hearing/vision screening results were on file at the child's school.
  Corrected Jan 6, 2025, verified Jan 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Aug 27, 2024 to Aug 27, 20244 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 27, 2024 complaint investigation
Jan 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a cracked toy and a torn mat with exposed foam on the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed both items from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The director had tested the operation's carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors monthly, but had not recorded the dates of the tests for August through December. This was corrected during the inspection when the director filled out the dates of the tests for those months.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Jan 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a cracked toy and a torn mat with exposed foam on the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed both items from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The director had tested the operation's carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors monthly, but had not recorded the dates of the tests for August through December. This was corrected during the inspection when the director filled out the dates of the tests for those months.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
Jan 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The director had tested the operation's carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors monthly, but had not recorded the dates of the tests for August through December. This was corrected during the inspection when the director filled out the dates of the tests for those months.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a cracked toy and a torn mat with exposed foam on the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed both items from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  The director had tested the operation's carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors monthly, but had not recorded the dates of the tests for August through December. This was corrected during the inspection when the director filled out the dates of the tests for those months.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  There was a cracked toy and a torn mat with exposed foam on the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed both items from the playground.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 16, 2023 to Mar 16, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
- Mar 16, 2023 inspection
2022
Jun 24, 2022 to Jun 24, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 24, 2022 inspection
- Jun 24, 2022 inspection
- Jun 24, 2022 inspection
- Jun 24, 2022 inspection
Jun 17, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A classroom with children ages 12 months to 16 months had one caregiver and 9 infants. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jun 17, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A classroom with children ages 12 months to 16 months had one caregiver and 9 infants. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jun 17, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A classroom with children ages 12 months to 16 months had one caregiver and 9 infants. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jun 17, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  A classroom with children ages 12 months to 16 months had one caregiver and 9 infants. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
  Corrected Jun 17, 2022, verified Jun 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 26, 2022 to Jun 16, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 16, 2022 complaint investigation
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection
- Apr 26, 2022 inspection

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