Gloria’s Angels Learning Academy
A licensed child care center in Waco, Texas 76708
3425 Hillcrest Dr, Waco, Texas 76708. (254) 662-8513.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 52 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in McLennan County: 6
- 20 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 22 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
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?
52 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 Nov 3, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Jun 8, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jun 8, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance, at the report to the state on Jun 5, 2026
17 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
52 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Jun 8, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A child in care was observed left alone in the back classroom while the caregiver walked to the front of the building.”
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Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“During the inspection it was observed there was only 1 caregiver present during naptime. There was not another caregiver in the building.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were several sleeping mats that were observed torn.”
Jun 5, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
“It was determined a caregiver drank an alcoholic beverage during their lunch break and came back to the operation and cared for a group of children.”
Jun 1, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncer). The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and placed the infant in their crib.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened.”
May 29, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“There were 2 groups combined outdoors, the caregivers stated there were19 children and it was determined there were 18 children in care.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher was observed to have last been serviced in April of 2025.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“There were 3 infants feeding instructions that were observed not to be up to date. One had not been signed since March 2026 and the other 2 have not been signed since April 2026.”
May 16, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspecton was completed in March 2024.”
May 13, 2025: inspection13 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver informed she had 4 children in care and it was determined she had 3 children in care. The children were all grouped together during outdoor play.”
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Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings
“A play yard was observed to have a hole in the play yard and was bigger than 1/4 inch.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“A child’s admission form did not have the parent’s signature for the Emergency Authorization.”
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“2 out of 7 personnel files did not have a high school diploma on file for review.-”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“4 out of 7 caregivers reviewed, did not have documentation of orientation completed.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“3 out of 7 personnel files did not have documentation of pre-service completed prior to the caregiver being in a classroom.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During current inspection, there was a broken toys with sharp edges observed in the playground the children were in. The caregiver removed the toy during the inspection.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A parent documented on their child’s file that there child had an allergy to peanut butter and there was no documentation of a food allergy plan for review, in the child’s file.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the inspection, there were 2 rocking toys and a slide on the playground that did not have loose fill around it. The caregiver removed the toys from the playground during the inspection.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection, an IPAD was observed being utilized with cartoons showing, while children under 2 years old were in care. The caregiver turned off the IPAD during the inspection.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The operation did not have an infant feeding instructions on file for 1 infant. During the inspection, the parent came to sign and complete the form.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy was missing the following sections:Promotion of indoor/outdoor play, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Nursing Mothers, Preventing Responding to Abuse/Neglect, Employee Vaccinations, Procedures for Inclusive Services to Children with Special Needs, Gang Free Zone and Parent Rights.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“2 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2985 and 5 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2912.”
Apr 8, 2025: report to the state8 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The Director has not ensured the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant was observed asleep in a crib with a stuffed animal and a blanket. Another infant was observed in a play yard with a pillow”
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Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
“Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, a child in care received an injury that required medical attention, and the caregiver did not provide first aid.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“It was determined a caregiver had not completed orientation prior to being in a classroom alone.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“It was determined a caregiver had not completed pre-service prior to being in a classroom.”
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Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During an inspection, the playpens were observed to not have snug fitting sheets.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“A sleeping infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined there was no adequate lighting during naptime.”
Apr 4, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Two caregivers were unaware of the number of children they had in their group.”
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Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“A walker was observed being utilized in the operation. The walker was removed during the inspection.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“I observed an infant walking around their classroom with a bottle that contained milk.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Upon arriving at the daycare, I observed a television on with cartoons playing and there were children younger than 2 years old in the classroom.”
Apr 1, 2025: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During the inspection, I observed a caregiver leave her classroom to adjacent classroom. There was not another caregiver supervising her children. In another incident, it was determined a child was able to crawl under a fenced door and get into an area that is not regulated. The area had hazards such as cleaning supplies, tools that could have been a safety risk for the child. The child was able to be removed from the area.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“It was determined a caregiver informed a child they would not a cupcake, during a special occasion celebration, if they continued to cry and would get a regular snack instead.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined the operation did not report the supervision concern where a child was able to crawl under a fence to an unregulated area.”
Jan 22, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A 13 month old infant was observed a lone in a classroom during the inspection.”
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Smoke-Detection System
“There was a room the children eat lunch in that did not have a smoke detector.”
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation did not test the smoke detector, carbon monoxide or inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of December 2024. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the inspection. The fire extinguishers were observed to be within the proper fill line during the inspection.”
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Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a permit to serve hot meals and was observed heating corn and ravioli for lunch. The caregiver ordered pizza for lunch during the inspection.”
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First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
“The operation’s first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tape, antiseptic wipes and gloves.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not complete any fire drills for the months of November or December 2024. The operation only completed 3 shelter, severe weather and lock down drills for 2024.”
Jan 16, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“The operation has not completed the Employees who Left Survey for 2024.”
Aug 6, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“There were 4 toddlers observed sleeping with a sippy cup. The caregiver removed the cups during the inspection.”
Jun 18, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was 1 person with a pending background check and 1 person with no background check submitted; both were observed caring for a group of children.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“There were 2 caregivers that did not have orientation/pre-service on file, prior to being in the classroom.”
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Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“There were 2 caregivers that did not have affidavits on file for review.”
Mar 19, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A copy of the recent health inspection was not available for review.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor area had tree branches and debris that was observed throughout the yard. A fence was observed to be broken.”
All 27 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 29, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Inspection | 13 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report to the state | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 1, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 22, 2024.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 31 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 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: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 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 52.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Deanna Horn | 0 |
| Champion Zone LLC | 2 |
| Eoac Mitchell Avenue Head Start/Early Head Start | 1 |
| Champion Zone LLC | 5 |
| Jessica Rose | Not given |
| Gloria’s Angels Learning Academy This child care provider | 52 |
| Babes N Tots Creative Academy North LLC | 22 |
| Cortney Casper | 0 |
| Cflc 2 LLC | 9 |
| Eoac Brazos Early Head Start | 6 |
| Kids R Kids Learning Academy of China Spring | 16 |
| Sunshine Sprouts Academy | 6 |
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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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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