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Texas HHSC records list 17 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 2, 2026.
The same records list 18 cited deficiencies dated November 17, 2023 to June 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 High, 12 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 6 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 12 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 18 cited deficiencies for Ferris Christian Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 High, 12 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-02.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2026-06-24 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The insurance policy expired 11-30-25. An email was sent to the operation on 6-11-26 regarding Liability Insurance information and/or verification is due soon. I asked the operation to log into the provider's portal to update and validate the insurance information. Informed the…
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-30
2025-07-02 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were found within children reach. The specific age group of the room was three.
Corrected at inspection
2025-07-01 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
CCR was not notified of a communicable illness in a timely manner.
Correction date recorded: 2025-07-18
2026-06-24 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-30. Correction verified: 2026-07-14.
The insurance policy expired 11-30-25. An email was sent to the operation on 6-11-26 regarding Liability Insurance information and/or verification is due soon. I asked the operation to log into the provider's portal to update and validate the insurance information. Informed the operation if the insurance information is not updated on or before the due date, the operation will incur a deficiency.
2025-07-02 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning supplies were found within children reach. The specific age group of the room was three.
2025-07-01 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-18. Correction verified: 2025-07-31.
The operation was found to be out of compliance with minimum standards.
2025-07-01 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-18. Correction verified: 2025-07-31.
CCR was not notified of a communicable illness in a timely manner.
2025-06-18 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the monitoring inspection electrical outlets were observed uncovered.
2025-06-18 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the monitoring inspection, a Lysol can was found in the reach of the children.
2024-12-13 · 746.3415(13) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing gloves used for diapering a child.
2024-12-06 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-12-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was not adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group during naptime.
2024-12-06 · 746.2424 · High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-06. Correction verified: 2024-12-13.
All infants in care were observed to be sleeping in bouncers.
2024-12-06 · 746.1203(3)(D) · Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-09. Correction verified: 2024-12-13.
Caregivers were observed to be using electronic devices for personal use.
2024-11-14 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-15. Correction verified: 2024-12-06.
Caregivers did not wash childrens hands after diapering in the toddler room.
2024-11-07 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-08. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
During the inspection it was observed that caregivers in two separate classrooms did not wash their hands after changing a child.
2024-11-07 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-08. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
Garbage was accessible to children in one of the toddler rooms.
2024-11-07 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-08. Correction verified: 2024-11-14.
During the inspection two separate toddler rooms outlets were observed without covers.
2023-11-17 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 electrical outlets did not have the safety covers in the lunch room.
2023-11-17 · 746.5535(a) · Medium High
Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not have carbon monoxide detector
2023-11-17 · 746.5537(a)(2) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-12-06.
The operation did not have current testing documented.
2023-11-17 · 746.5319 · High
Smoke Detectors Testing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
The operation did not have current testing documented.
2023-10-02 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-03.
During my inspection, I observed the entire outdoor sidewalk play area for the toddlers was covered with rocks.
2023-03-14 · 746.615(a) · Medium
Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-03-16.
There was no exemption for immunizations in a childs file who has refused immunizations.
2023-03-14 · 746.3415(13) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A toddler caregiver did not wash their hands when they removed their gloves after changing a childs diaper. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver before the caregiver was able to change another child. Caregiver washed their hands at this time. Inspector also discussed with director training for caregivers on handwashing.
2023-03-14 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A toddler hands was not washed after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver who then assisted the child with washing their hands.
2022-10-24 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-11-01.
It was observed that the operation was out of ratio in a school age classroom with a specified age group of 6-8 year old children. There were a total of 37 children present with two caregivers. The children in the class were later divided into two groups during this inspection.
2022-10-20 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-03. Correction verified: 2022-11-10.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
2022-10-20 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-03. Correction verified: 2022-11-10.
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
2022-08-11 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were missing outlet covers in a classroom with 2-year old children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed outlet covers on the outlets.
2022-08-11 · 746.201(4) · Medium High
Designating Director
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-25. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
The current designated director does currently meet minimum standard qualifications.
2022-08-11 · 746.1203(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver did not know the age of a child they were responsible for or have information with the age of the child. This was corrected at inspection when the director printed out the childs information for the caregiver.
2022-08-11 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
Two out of eight employees stated that they use hand sanitizer between diaper changing.
2022-05-24 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
2022-05-24 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-05-26.
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
2022-05-24 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-16.
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
2022-05-24 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-16.
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
2022-05-24 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-16.
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Operation does not have a current health inspection,
2022-05-24 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver has been in direct contact with children without a cleared background check.
2022-05-04 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-05-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children during the inspection.
2022-05-04 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
2022-05-04 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-20.
Out of 10 children files evaluated 5 did not have current health statements.
2022-05-04 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
2022-05-04 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-20.
Deficiency recited during the monitoring/ follow-up inspection on 5/04/2022. During the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken light bulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
2022-05-04 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-20.
The caregiver in the older infant classroom did not sanitize the changing table after diaper change.
2022-05-04 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-20.
There were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets, floors, and restrooms accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas are dirty and items were observed on the floors.
2022-05-04 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
2022-05-04 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
2022-05-04 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-20.
The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
2022-05-04 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-18. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
Operation does not have a current health inspection,
2022-04-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-24.
During the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken lightbulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
2022-01-28 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-31. Correction verified: 2022-02-09.
The operational polcies do include information about outdoor play but it does not address all areas required to be addressed.
2022-01-11 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The activity plans still have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
2022-01-11 · 746.2707(3) · Medium
Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The school aged classroom still had minimal age appropriate activities. The only things present were the air hockey machine, construction paper and crayons.
2022-01-11 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-18. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The climbing structure on the school aged playground is missing a slide. I gave the operation a week to fix it prior to being cited and it has not been fixed more than a week later.
2022-01-11 · 746.113(a) · Medium High
Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The permit holder is not ensuring the minimum standards are being met. The permit holder was informed of the two issues on the playground and the concerns with minimal to no activities for the school aged children and they did not fix any of the three concerns.
2022-01-11 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
Caregivers still have not completed all of these trainings.
2022-01-11 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-25. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The loose fill material was not 6 inches deep as required.
2022-01-11 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-14. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The operational polcies still did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
2021-12-30 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were Clorox wipes on the home center of the older infant/toddler classroom. There was also aresol spray can next to the cleaner. These items were moved during the inspection.
2021-12-30 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
Eight of the 10 files reviewed did not have the required health/safety trainings.
2021-12-30 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-30. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The caregiver in the older infant classroom did not wash infants hands after diaper changes. None of the children in the 2 year old classroom washed their hands after restroom break.
2021-12-30 · 746.2707(3) · Medium
Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The school aged classroom had no age appropriate activities.
2021-12-30 · 746.2206(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The activity plans have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
2021-12-30 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-30. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children and threatening to take away their outdoor time for not listening.
2021-12-30 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
2021-12-30 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-30. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The caregivers in the 2 year old classroom and later in the 3-4 year old classroom was talking down to the children and being negative with all interactions with the children.
2021-12-30 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-27. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the oeration is meeting the minimum standards.
2021-12-30 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
There were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets and floors accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas were dirty and debris was obsereved on the floors. Pictures were taken.
2021-12-30 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
Six of the 10 files reviewed did not have current abuse/neglect training.
2021-12-30 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
There was a caregiver that was hired in 02/21. She had no experience and there was no documentation of pre-service training. Another caregiver was hired 09/21 and had no experience. She did not have any pre-service training.
2021-12-30 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The caregiver in the infant/toddler classroom did not have current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.
2021-12-30 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The operational polcies did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
2021-12-30 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
There were 3 caregivers without current 1st aid.
2021-12-30 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-06. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
3 caregiver did not have current CPR.
2021-12-30 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
Five of the 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training for the previous year.
2021-12-30 · 746.3505(e) · Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-30. Correction verified: 2022-01-11.
The caregiver in the older infant classroom did nto sanitize the changing table between diaper changes.
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