Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
47 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 25, 2026
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
- Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC
- License number
- 511031
- Location
- 3221 SPEIGHT AVE, Waco, TX 76711
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- D (Below Average), score 60.0/100
- Inspection record
- 47 inspections, last inspected March 25, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
80
Total Violations
Mar 25, 2026
Last Inspection
346
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (80)
The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when they had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or competency when they witnessed another caregiver using inappropriate discipline and did not intervene or report it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation within two days as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine the operation did not notify parents immediately as required when a caregiver had a child hit another child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
Two 12-17-month-old rooms were combined and using reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected during the inspection when a second caregiver was placed in the room so that the room was not using reduced ratio.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-29
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Out of seven staff files reviewed, two were missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on the center's policy on abuse and neglect, and one was missing a start date. This was corrected during the inspection when the required statements and start date were completed by the caregivers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07
The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19
The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19
The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19
The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19
Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Out of eight staff files reviewed, six of the staff had not received training in understanding building and physical premises safety.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have hearing and vision screening results for a child over four years old. This was corrected during the inspection when a qualified staff member completed a hearing and vision screening with the child and the results were placed in the child's file.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Out of eight staff files reviewed, two did not have statements that they had received the operational and personnel policies or that they had attended orientation that inlcuded an overview of the center's policy on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the two staff members signed statements acknowledging that they had recieved the policies and attended an orientation that included the center's abuse/neglect policy.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-10
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-10
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-10
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver, who was allowed unsupervised access to children in care and has been employed by the operation for more than 90 days, had a CPR certification that expired in 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-10
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child, lifted the child by both wrists, and twisted the child's arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by grabbing the child's arm, yanking the child up from the carpet, shaking the child, and yelling at the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that the operation did not notify a parent immediately of an allegation that their child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that prohibit punishment was being used with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
Based on the information gathered it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of allegations made about prohibited punishment of a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-25
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC's safety grade?
Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 60.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC have?
Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC has 80 total violations on record, including 52 critical, 24 serious, and 4 minor.
When was Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC last inspected?
Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC was last inspected on March 25, 2026.