Little Christian Academy III

601 TOWNE OAKS DR, Waco, TX 76710Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 17, 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
Little Christian Academy III
License number
842083
Location
601 TOWNE OAKS DR, Waco, TX 76710
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 37.5/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected November 17, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor37.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing30/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

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

36

Total Violations

Nov 17, 2025

Last Inspection

99

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (36)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 4, 2025

A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 4, 2025

A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 4, 2025

A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Nov 4, 2025

A caregiver stepped out of their room to open the door. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to their room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(2)Sep 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(2)Sep 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(2)Sep 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(2)Sep 15, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Dec 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 9, 2024

The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 9, 2024

Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Dec 9, 2024

Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 9, 2024

The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 9, 2024

Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Dec 9, 2024

Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Dec 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 9, 2024

The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 9, 2024

Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Dec 9, 2024

Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Dec 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(1)Dec 9, 2024

The parent handbook was missing policies for doing morning health checks, applying sunscreen, and information on staff vaccinations.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Dec 9, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Dec 9, 2024

Four infants who were still on formula or breastmilk had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-13

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Dec 9, 2024

Out of five staff files reviewed, three were missing annual training in abuse and neglect and the required content topics.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-21

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jan 5, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jun 17, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jun 17, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jun 17, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jun 17, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Christian Academy III's safety grade?

Little Christian Academy III has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 37.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Christian Academy III have?

Little Christian Academy III has 36 total violations on record, including 20 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Christian Academy III last inspected?

Little Christian Academy III was last inspected on November 17, 2025.

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