Faith Christian Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Wharton / Wharton / 77488
Street address: 5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Phone: (979) 531-1000
Capacity: 49
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 17, 2008
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated December 12, 2025.

The same records list 13 cited deficiencies dated October 23, 2023 to December 12, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Faith Christian Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 5 Medium High, 5 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2025-12-12.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	5
Medium	5
Medium Low	1
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.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-12-12 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium

Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The operation did not have proof that their operational policies included a parent's right's section.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-17

2025-04-24 · 746.2209 · Medium

Posting of Activity Plan

No activity plan was posted in the older infant room.

Correction date recorded: 2025-04-28

2025-04-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The active play equipment has not been maintained and has dirt build up on areas in regular use by children.

Correction date recorded: 2025-05-01

Full citation history from HHSC (21)

2025-12-12 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-17. Correction verified: 2025-12-17.
The operation did not have proof that their operational policies included a parent's right's section.
2025-04-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-01. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.
The active play equipment has not been maintained and has dirt build up on areas in regular use by children.
2025-04-24 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-28. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
No activity plan was posted in the older infant room.
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-31.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
2025-01-13 · 746.801(8) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-02-07.
The operation was unable to provide proof of monthly maintenance checklists being completed in the last 3 months.
2025-01-13 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-17. Correction verified: 2025-01-14.
One newly hired caregiver with unsupervised access to children in care did not have first aid completed.
2024-03-19 · 746.4905 · Medium High
Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
The operation's mulch used for loose-fill is meant for gardens and not playgrounds.
2024-03-19 · 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: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
The loose-fill was not to a depth of 6 inches as required by the height of the playground equipment.
2024-03-19 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
3 caregivers were missing training topics in emergency preparedness and building safety from their most recently completed training year.
2024-03-19 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
The operation did not have proof that a fire inspection had been conducted in the last 12 months.
2024-03-19 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
3 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have the most up to date immunization record on file.
2024-03-19 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-05.
There has been no health inspection conducted in the last 12 months.
2023-10-23 · 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: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: 2023-10-23.
Based on evidence found during the DFPS investigation inspection on 9/29/23, a caregiver was found to be alone with children, in violation of the conditions placed on the background check by CBCU.
2023-04-19 · 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: 2023-05-03. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.
One playground with active play equipment did not have the minimum of 6 inches of loose-fill present on the playground.
2023-04-19 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-03. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.
One caregiver did not obtain the required 24 hours of training during the most recently completed training year.
2023-04-19 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-03. Correction verified: 2023-05-03.
One child did not have an immunization record on file at the operation.
2023-04-19 · 746.4405 · Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 outside bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels available for children to use after handwashing. This was corrected when paper towels were added to the bathrooms.
2023-04-04 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when blinds were open to allow for caregivers to easily see children.
2023-03-28 · 746.4405 · Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-04. Correction verified: 2023-04-19.
Several bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels or toilet paper.
2023-01-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-30. Correction verified: 2023-02-06.
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they placed an infant in a floor seat that was then placed on a table which is against manufactures instructions.
2023-01-30 · 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: 2023-02-01. Correction verified: 2023-02-01.
A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=325228

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.