Living Word Academy

Director present-Minimum 75%

“Based on review of the director’s hours, it cannot be verified the director is present at least 30 hours a week. Log of the director’s hours is not dated and has multiple days where the director is not signed out. According to the caregiver, the director was present today but left. Review of the log shows the director never signed in.”

Rule 746.1011(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 23, 2026.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. The caregiver could be seen standing near the door but did not open the door. At one point, both children present walked up to the door mistaking CCR for another caregiver. NOTE: CCR stood outside for approximately 7 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times before the caregiver opened the door.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2026.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. CCR stood outside for approximately 10 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times. The caregiver later acknowledged to CCR they were aware but they were waiting for the director to arrive before opening the door.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“The caregiver in charge of a group of three children 2-3yrs old was observed laying down on th floor on their personal phone while supervising naptime. NOTE: Two of three children were still awake during the inspection.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 28, 2026.

Adequate Lighting During Naptime

“The naping area was not observed to have adequate lighting. The classroom was black with no lighting. No children or staff could be seen until CCR requested lights be turned on.”

Rule 746.2911. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 28, 2026.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

“Half an apple was observed in the refigerator uncovered, cut side down on a fowm bowl. The apple appeared to be browning.”

Rule 746.3317(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 28, 2026.

Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“Documentation was obtained to verify pest control treatment was completed as obtained 7/13/2026. However, dead pest were observed in the bathroom, hallway, and kitchen area including on the seal of the refrigerator.”

Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 28, 2026.

Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

“CCR observed a bucket of mop water in one of the restrooms. NOTE: Water was dumped out and bucket was removed from restroom.”

Rule 746.3701(9). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026.

Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“CCR observed both dead and living pest in the operations kitchen area including inside the fridge, freezer and on the shelf where food is stored. NOTE: Pest control was last at the operation May 2026”

Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 3, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 13, 2026.

First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

“A new first aid kit was observed on the operations van, however there were no scissors nor thermometer. NOTE:Corrected at inspections a pair of scissors or thermometer were added to the kit.”

Rule 746.4001. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026.

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

“CCR observed three booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023. NOTE:Corrected at inspection.The carseats were thrown away and new carseats were purchased at inspection.”

Rule 746.5607(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026.

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

“A caregiver with a provisional background check with conditions stating that they may never be alone with children, was observed to be transporting a child alone during the inspection.”

Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

“CCR observed the fire extinguisher in the operations van to be empty, the pin had been removed and residue was seen in the passenger side door.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

“A child was observed being transported in the operations van, upon exiting the caregiver did not use the alarm. When asked to test alarm the caregiver used the key and was not aware of the button behind her on the door.”

Rule 746.5625(c). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

“The operation did not have current CPR training for two caregivers. The only CPR training available to view expired 11/2023.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

“Two caregivers that provide transportation, did not have any documented training.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“The operation did not have current first aid training for two caregivers. The only First Aid training available to view expired 11/2023.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“A three year old was observed in the infant room with a 10 month old child. There were 13 children in the building, the difference of the two is 18 months difference in age.”

Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed June 2, 2025.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

“It was observed in the restrooms that urine and feces were not disposed/sanitized of from the portable toilets.”

Rule 746.3407(11). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary

“CCR observed a substance from the first aid kit located in the operations van had leaked out causing other materials in the kit to turn brown.”

Rule 746.4001(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

“CCR observed two booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023.”

Rule 746.5607(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

“CCR only observed one exit gate was in the outdoor play area.”

Rule 746.4307. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Provide Access to Children’s Records - Licensing

“The operation didn’t have any past or future field trip transportation forms available for CCR to view.”

Rule 746.601(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

“One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 11, 2025.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 11, 2025.

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

“Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked.”

Rule 746.901(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 11, 2025.

Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

“Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.”

Rule 746.901(1). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 11, 2025.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

“Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 11, 2025.

Director’s Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

“The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.”

Rule 746.1013(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 17, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2025.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2025.

Designating Director

“Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.”

Rule 746.201(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 24, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 23, 2025.

AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

“A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.”

Rule 745.635(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 17, 2025.

Franchise Tax Delinquent

“We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.”

Rule 745.247. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 16, 2025.

Report Number of Employees

“All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 23, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 27, 2025.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

“Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked.”

Rule 746.605(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2024.

Required Fees

“Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid.”

Rule HRC42.054. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2024.

Children’s Records - Health Statement

“Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked..”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2024.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 4, 2024.

Required Admission Information - Physician Information

“Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked.”

Rule 746.605(11). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2024.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Caregiver did not use good judgement when she push a four year old who tried to pick up another child and put in arms way.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 16, 2024.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 16, 2024.

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child’s diaper.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 16, 2024.

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change.”

Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 16, 2024.

Liability Insurance Maintained

“Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.”

Rule 746.201(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 19, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 15, 2024.