Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy

120 WOODHEW DR, Waco, TX 76712Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

59 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 4, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy
License number
1604536
Location
120 WOODHEW DR, Waco, TX 76712
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 24.0/100
Inspection record
59 inspections, last inspected December 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor24.0 / 100
Health80/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

84

Total Violations

Dec 4, 2025

Last Inspection

205

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (84)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver stated that they had 12 children outside on the playground. There were 11 children present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver was observed wiping the nose of a child. The caregiver did not wash their hands after.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver was observed wiping the nose of a child. The caregiver did not wash their hands after.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver stated that they had 12 children outside on the playground. There were 11 children present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver stated that they had 12 children outside on the playground. There were 11 children present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver was observed wiping the nose of a child. The caregiver did not wash their hands after.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(7)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver was observed wiping the nose of a child. The caregiver did not wash their hands after.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1205(a)(2)Oct 23, 2025

One caregiver stated that they had 12 children outside on the playground. There were 11 children present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Sep 26, 2025

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff did not demonstrate good judgement when children were permitted to place cardboard boxes over their heads.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Sep 26, 2025

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff did not demonstrate good judgement when children were permitted to place cardboard boxes over their heads.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Sep 26, 2025

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff did not demonstrate good judgement when children were permitted to place cardboard boxes over their heads.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Sep 26, 2025

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that staff did not demonstrate good judgement when children were permitted to place cardboard boxes over their heads.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 12, 2024

One classroom was observed to have damage to the wall paneling causing a small opening. This classroom and one other classroom were observed to have paint peeling from the walls as well as vinyl peeling from cabinets in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 12, 2024

One classroom was observed to have damage to the wall paneling causing a small opening. This classroom and one other classroom were observed to have paint peeling from the walls as well as vinyl peeling from cabinets in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 12, 2024

One classroom was observed to have damage to the wall paneling causing a small opening. This classroom and one other classroom were observed to have paint peeling from the walls as well as vinyl peeling from cabinets in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 12, 2024

One classroom was observed to have damage to the wall paneling causing a small opening. This classroom and one other classroom were observed to have paint peeling from the walls as well as vinyl peeling from cabinets in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AAug 2, 2024

Inspection of 7 employees folders. 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AAug 2, 2024

Inspection of 7 employees folders. 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AAug 2, 2024

Inspection of 7 employees folders. 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AAug 2, 2024

Inspection of 7 employees folders. 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 16, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 16, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 16, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 16, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jul 2, 2024

Two buses out of 3, had fire extinguishers that had not been serviced since 11/2021. Fire extinguishers are to be inspected monthly that they are still in the "green" and serviced or recharged yearly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jul 2, 2024

Playground with slides did not have 6" of loose fill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(1)Jul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete employment information. Employment information is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(1)Jul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete employment information. Employment information is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(1)Jul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete employment information. Employment information is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jul 2, 2024

Two buses out of 3, had fire extinguishers that had not been serviced since 11/2021. Fire extinguishers are to be inspected monthly that they are still in the "green" and serviced or recharged yearly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jul 2, 2024

Playground with slides did not have 6" of loose fill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jul 2, 2024

Playground with slides did not have 6" of loose fill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jul 2, 2024

Two buses out of 3, had fire extinguishers that had not been serviced since 11/2021. Fire extinguishers are to be inspected monthly that they are still in the "green" and serviced or recharged yearly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(1)Jul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete employment information. Employment information is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jul 2, 2024

Playground with slides did not have 6" of loose fill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)AJul 2, 2024

Inspection of 2 employees folders showed incomplete hours of required training. Training is not in a central accessible location in order to view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.5307(b)Jul 2, 2024

Two buses out of 3, had fire extinguishers that had not been serviced since 11/2021. Fire extinguishers are to be inspected monthly that they are still in the "green" and serviced or recharged yearly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 8, 2024

caregiver was photographed by a parent asleep while children were awake and in his care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 8, 2024

caregiver was photographed by a parent asleep while children were awake and in his care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 8, 2024

caregiver was photographed by a parent asleep while children were awake and in his care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 8, 2024

caregiver was photographed by a parent asleep while children were awake and in his care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Oct 18, 2023

The wooden train (play equipment) outside had splitting wood with sharp edges and exposed screws posing a safety hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Oct 18, 2023

The wooden train (play equipment) outside had splitting wood with sharp edges and exposed screws posing a safety hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Oct 18, 2023

The wooden train (play equipment) outside had splitting wood with sharp edges and exposed screws posing a safety hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(5)Oct 18, 2023

The wooden train (play equipment) outside had splitting wood with sharp edges and exposed screws posing a safety hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-14

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Sep 14, 2022

24 hours of annual training was not complete for caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Sep 14, 2022

There was one caregiver who did not have pediatric first aid certification and had unsupervised access to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Sep 14, 2022

Two children out of ten children's files observed did not have health statements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 14, 2022

Two staff records out of ten observed were not complete. Education qualifications and affidavits were missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Sep 14, 2022

24 hours of annual training was not complete for caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-21

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Sep 14, 2022

Two children out of ten children's files observed did not have health statements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Sep 14, 2022

24 hours of annual training was not complete for caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Sep 14, 2022

There was one caregiver who did not have pediatric first aid certification and had unsupervised access to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 14, 2022

Two staff records out of ten observed were not complete. Education qualifications and affidavits were missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Sep 14, 2022

Two children out of ten children's files observed did not have health statements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)Sep 14, 2022

24 hours of annual training was not complete for caregivers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-21

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Sep 14, 2022

There was one caregiver who did not have pediatric first aid certification and had unsupervised access to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 14, 2022

Two staff records out of ten observed were not complete. Education qualifications and affidavits were missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Sep 14, 2022

Two staff records out of ten observed were not complete. Education qualifications and affidavits were missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(3)(A)Sep 14, 2022

There was one caregiver who did not have pediatric first aid certification and had unsupervised access to children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

SERIOUSHEALTH746.611(a)(3)Sep 14, 2022

Two children out of ten children's files observed did not have health statements on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5311(a)Oct 26, 2021

The operation's smoke detection had a tag that is was inoperable dated 10/26/21. The previous tag dated 2/10/21, stated the system did not comply with standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have documentation of drills completed for the year. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5533Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 26, 2021

There were 3 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALSAFETY746.5105Oct 26, 2021

The operation has not made the necessary corrections needed on the fire inspection report that is dated 1/8/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 26, 2021

There were 3 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5311(a)Oct 26, 2021

The operation's smoke detection had a tag that is was inoperable dated 10/26/21. The previous tag dated 2/10/21, stated the system did not comply with standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have documentation of drills completed for the year. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5105Oct 26, 2021

The operation has not made the necessary corrections needed on the fire inspection report that is dated 1/8/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 26, 2021

There were 3 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5311(a)Oct 26, 2021

The operation's smoke detection had a tag that is was inoperable dated 10/26/21. The previous tag dated 2/10/21, stated the system did not comply with standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5533Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have documentation of drills completed for the year. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5105Oct 26, 2021

The operation has not made the necessary corrections needed on the fire inspection report that is dated 1/8/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Oct 26, 2021

There were 3 infants that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5311(a)Oct 26, 2021

The operation's smoke detection had a tag that is was inoperable dated 10/26/21. The previous tag dated 2/10/21, stated the system did not comply with standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have documentation of drills completed for the year. A fire drill was completed during the inspection, bringing the deficiency into compliance.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5533Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.5105Oct 26, 2021

The operation has not made the necessary corrections needed on the fire inspection report that is dated 1/8/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5533Oct 26, 2021

The operation did not have a working carbon monoxide detector at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy's safety grade?

Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 24.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy have?

Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy has 84 total violations on record, including 68 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy last inspected?

Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy was last inspected on December 4, 2025.

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