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Handprints Child Care 7 LLC DBA Handprints Academy

A licensed child care center in Waco, Texas 76712

120 Woodhew Dr, Waco, Texas 76712. (254) 772-5437.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.

The last 24 months 17 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

17 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 132 child care providers in McLennan County had 6.

22 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 29, 2026: outcome pending.

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Apr 6, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Apr 6, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Oct 23, 2025

2 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

17 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.

17 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

Hover or focus a month to read it.

No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Apr 6, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    “One caregiver stated that there were about 15 children present in their classroom during the inspection. It was observed that there were 11 children present in the classroom.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 6, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 30, 2026.

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    “It was observed that the last fire inspeciton was conducted 3/6/25. The operation scheduled and paid for the the fire inspection on 4/2/26.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 9, 2026.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    “One of the three personnel files reviewed was lacking the 24 hours of the required annual training hours for previous full training period.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 20, 2026.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    “It was found that the director was lacking the required 30 hours of annual training.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 20, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “There were 3 toilets observed to be out of order or not functioning properly during the inspeciton. One sink was observed to be unable to drain. The operation stated that a work order has been submitted.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 30, 2026.

  • Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

    “Three of the 11 children’s files reviewed were lacking the required physician signed health statemnt.”

    Rule 746.611(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 20, 2026.

Oct 23, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

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

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2025.

  • Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

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

    Rule 746.3415(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2025.

Sep 26, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 19, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 4, 2025.

Dec 12, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 13, 2025.

Aug 2, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

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

    Rule 746.1301(a)(1)A. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 10, 2024.

Jul 16, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

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

    Rule 746.1301(a)(1)A. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 2, 2024.

Jul 2, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

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

    Rule 746.1301(a)(1)A. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2024.

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    “Playground with slides did not have 6” of loose fill.”

    Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 16, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2024.

  • Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    “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.”

    Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 16, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2024.

  • Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

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

    Rule 746.901(1). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 16, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2024.

Feb 8, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

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

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 7, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 12, 2024.

5 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 18, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

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

    Rule 746.3701(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2023.

Sep 14, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

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

    Rule 746.1301(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 22, 2022.

  • Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    “24 hours of annual training was not complete for caregivers.”

    Rule 746.1301(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2022.

  • Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

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

    Rule 746.611(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 22, 2022.

  • Required Personnel Records

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

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 28, 2022.

All 35 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 29, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 30, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
May 28, 2026InspectionNo violation found
May 25, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Apr 6, 2026Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Apr 2, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Sep 26, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
May 29, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Feb 17, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Dec 11, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 23, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 2, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jul 2, 2024Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Feb 8, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Oct 18, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Oct 5, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jul 3, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Sep 15, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 14, 2022Inspection4 deficiencies cited
May 4, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 30, 2017.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 205 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 13 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 132 child care providers in McLennan County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 17.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 132 in McLennan County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Love’em Or Lose’em Child Care6
Handprints Child Care 7 LLC DBA Handprints Academy This child care provider17
Primrose School of Waco at Woodway1
Little Kids1
Creative Learning Center at Crossroads20
Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Woodway7
Champion Zone LLC0
Robins Nest0
Ivy Kids of Waco6
Academy for Creative Learning7
Divinity Kids3
Our Dreams12

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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