Thurman E Dorsey Head Start EOAC

3221 SPEIGHT AVE, Waco, TX 76711Open
D

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

D
Below Average60.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

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)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)(B)Aug 19, 2025

The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)(B)Aug 19, 2025

The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)(B)Aug 19, 2025

The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)(B)Aug 19, 2025

The pre-k classes only had 75 minutes of moderate to vigorous active play on the activity plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)May 19, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)May 19, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 29, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Jan 29, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jan 29, 2025

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Jan 29, 2025

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Jan 29, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 29, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jan 29, 2025

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jan 29, 2025

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1613(a)Jan 29, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 29, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 29, 2025

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Jan 29, 2025

One caregiver had expired first aid and CPR.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 5, 2024

The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 5, 2024

The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 5, 2024

The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(20)Sep 5, 2024

The parent handbook did not address all of the required parent's rights.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-19

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Apr 15, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Apr 15, 2024

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

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(6)Apr 15, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Apr 15, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Apr 15, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Apr 15, 2024

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

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(6)Apr 15, 2024

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Apr 15, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Apr 15, 2024

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

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(6)Apr 15, 2024

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

MINORCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(6)Apr 15, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Apr 15, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Mar 26, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Mar 26, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Mar 26, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Mar 26, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Mar 22, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Mar 22, 2024

During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a child in care was abused.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(a)Jan 30, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 24, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 24, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 24, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 24, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 24, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 24, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Mar 24, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Mar 24, 2022

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.

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