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State records list 47 cited deficiencies dated April 11, 2024 to September 25, 2026 (15 High, 22 Medium High, 7 Medium, 3 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 3 corrected at inspection, 44 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 47 cited deficiencies for Living Word Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (15 High, 22 Medium High, 7 Medium, 3 Medium Low).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-25.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 15 |
| Medium High | 22 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-09-25 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Based on review of the director's hours, it cannot be verified the director is present at least 30 hours a week. Log of the director's hours is not dated and has multiple days where the director is not signed out. According to the caregiver, the director was present today but…
Correction date recorded: 2026-10-02
2026-09-11 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. The caregiver could be seen standing near the door but did not open the door. At one point, both children present walked up to the door mistaking CCR for another…
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-11
2026-08-28 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-28
2026-09-25 · 746.1011(a) · Medium High
Director present-Minimum 75%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Based on review of the director's hours, it cannot be verified the director is present at least 30 hours a week. Log of the director's hours is not dated and has multiple days where the director is not signed out. According to the caregiver, the director was present today but left. Review of the log shows the director never signed in.
2026-09-11 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-11. Correction verified: 2026-09-25.
Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. The caregiver could be seen standing near the door but did not open the door. At one point, both children present walked up to the door mistaking CCR for another caregiver. NOTE: CCR stood outside for approximately 7 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times before the caregiver opened the door.
2026-08-28 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-28. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.
Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. CCR stood outside for approximately 10 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times. The caregiver later acknowledged to CCR they were aware but they were waiting for the director to arrive before opening the door.
2026-08-28 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-28. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.
An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)
2026-08-13 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-28.
The naping area was not observed to have adequate lighting. The classroom was black with no lighting. No children or staff could be seen until CCR requested lights be turned on.
2026-08-13 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-28.
Half an apple was observed in the refigerator uncovered, cut side down on a fowm bowl. The apple appeared to be browning.
2026-08-13 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-28.
The caregiver in charge of a group of three children 2-3yrs old was observed laying down on th floor on their personal phone while supervising naptime. NOTE: Two of three children were still awake during the inspection.
2026-08-13 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: 2026-08-28.
Documentation was obtained to verify pest control treatment was completed as obtained 7/13/2026. However, dead pest were observed in the bathroom, hallway, and kitchen area including on the seal of the refrigerator.
2026-07-10 · 746.4001 · Medium High
First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A new first aid kit was observed on the operations van, however there were no scissors nor thermometer. NOTE:Corrected at inspections a pair of scissors or thermometer were added to the kit.
2026-07-10 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
CCR observed three booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023. NOTE:Corrected at inspection.The carseats were thrown away and new carseats were purchased at inspection.
2026-07-10 · 746.3701(9) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
CCR observed a bucket of mop water in one of the restrooms. NOTE: Water was dumped out and bucket was removed from restroom.
2026-07-10 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-03. Correction verified: 2026-08-13.
CCR observed both dead and living pest in the operations kitchen area including inside the fridge, freezer and on the shelf where food is stored. NOTE: Pest control was last at the operation May 2026
2026-06-23 · 746.4307 · Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
CCR only observed one exit gate was in the outdoor play area.
2026-06-23 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
The operation did not have current first aid training for two caregivers. The only First Aid training available to view expired 11/2023.
2026-06-23 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
CCR observed two booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023.
2026-06-23 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed June 2, 2025.
2026-06-23 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
A three year old was observed in the infant room with a 10 month old child. There were 13 children in the building, the difference of the two is 18 months difference in age.
2026-06-23 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
CCR arrived at the operation and observed a caregiver in the hallway, who also allowed us access in the building. As CCR begin the monitoring walk through, the same caregiver was watching a class alone. When CCR asked the caregiver who was watching the children while they opened the door, the caregiver advised CCR that another caregiver was watching the children. CCR was able to confirm with the director that the caregiver who was suppose to be watching the children at that time was not present and did not report to work until 2pm.
2026-06-23 · 746.601(c) · Medium
Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
The operation didn't have any past or future field trip transportation forms available for CCR to view.
2026-06-23 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-30. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
CCR observed the fire extinguisher in the operations van to be empty, the pin had been removed and residue was seen in the passenger side door.
2026-06-23 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
Two caregivers that provide transportation, did not have any documented training.
2026-06-23 · 746.4001(2) · Medium High
First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
CCR observed a substance from the first aid kit located in the operations van had leaked out causing other materials in the kit to turn brown.
2026-06-23 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
A child was observed being transported in the operations van, upon exiting the caregiver did not use the alarm. When asked to test alarm the caregiver used the key and was not aware of the button behind her on the door.
2026-06-23 · 746.3407(11) · Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
It was observed in the restrooms that urine and feces were not disposed/sanitized of from the portable toilets.
2026-06-23 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
A caregiver with a provisional background check with conditions stating that they may never be alone with children, was observed to be transporting a child alone during the inspection.
2026-06-23 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
The operation did not have current CPR training for two caregivers. The only CPR training available to view expired 11/2023.
2025-07-08 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked.
2025-07-08 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.
2025-07-08 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.
2025-07-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-15. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked.
2025-07-08 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-22. Correction verified: 2025-07-11.
First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.
2025-04-17 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-21. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children.
2025-04-17 · 746.201(4) · Medium High
Designating Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-24. Correction verified: 2025-04-23.
Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.
2025-04-17 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-17. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.
2025-04-04 · 745.635(2) · High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-04. Correction verified: 2025-04-17.
A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.
2025-03-27 · 745.247 · High
Franchise Tax Delinquent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-04. Correction verified: 2025-04-16.
We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.
2025-01-23 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-23. Correction verified: 2025-01-27.
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023
2024-07-29 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-02. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked..
2024-07-29 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-02. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke.
2024-07-29 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-02. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked.
2024-07-29 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-02. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked.
2024-07-29 · HRC 42.054 · High
Required Fees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-13. Correction verified: 2024-09-04.
Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid.
2024-04-11 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she push a four year old who tried to pick up another child and put in arms way.
2024-04-11 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change.
2024-04-11 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing.
2024-04-11 · 746.201(8) · Medium
Liability Insurance Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-15.
Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.
2024-04-11 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.
2022-09-22 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-09-27.
There was no current first aid training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
2022-09-22 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-09-27.
Health statement was missing on file for one out of four records checked.
2022-09-22 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-09-27.
Immunization record is missing for one out four children records checked.
2022-09-22 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-29. Correction verified: 2022-09-27.
There was not current CPR training on file for one out of four staff files checked.
2021-11-03 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-24. Correction verified: 2021-11-22.
One caregiver did not have current First Aid certification.
2021-11-03 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-24. Correction verified: 2021-11-22.
One caregiver did not have current CPR certification.
2021-11-03 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The two children who are transported did not have emergency medical authorization in the vehicle. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency medical authorization was added to the vehicle for both children.
2021-11-03 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-24. Correction verified: 2021-11-23.
Two out of two caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 22 hours and the second caregiver had 10 hours. Both caregivers were missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing Child Maltreatment, and SIDS/Shaken Baby.
2021-11-03 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-10. Correction verified: 2021-11-08.
The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.
2021-11-03 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation has not completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification since 2019. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
2021-11-03 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-17. Correction verified: 2021-11-04.
Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.
2021-11-03 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The October 2021 fire drill was not documented. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the fire drill was documented.
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