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Faith Christian Academy

A licensed child care center in Wharton, Texas 77488

5227 FM 1301 Rd, Wharton, Texas 77488. (979) 531-1000.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 27, 2026.

The last 24 months 12 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. Most serious: High. Every month

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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?

12 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 19 child care providers in Wharton County had 4.

13 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 21, 2026: outcome pending.

Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Mar 19, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

12 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.

12 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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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 27, 2026. Updated daily.

Dec 12, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    “The operation did not have proof that their operational policies included a parent’s right’s section.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 17, 2025.

Apr 24, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The active play equipment has not been maintained and has dirt build up on areas in regular use by children.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 1, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 29, 2025.

  • Posting of Activity Plan

    “No activity plan was posted in the older infant room.”

    Rule 746.2209. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2025.

Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 31, 2025.

Jan 13, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

    “One newly hired caregiver with unsupervised access to children in care did not have first aid completed.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 14, 2025.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

    “The operation was unable to provide proof of monthly maintenance checklists being completed in the last 3 months.”

    Rule 746.801(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2025.

Mar 19, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies

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

    “The operation did not have proof that a fire inspection had been conducted in the last 12 months.”

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2024.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “There has been no health inspection conducted in the last 12 months.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2024.

  • Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing

    “The operation’s mulch used for loose-fill is meant for gardens and not playgrounds.”

    Rule 746.4905. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2024.

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

    “The loose-fill was not to a depth of 6 inches as required by the height of the playground equipment.”

    Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2024.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “3 caregivers were missing training topics in emergency preparedness and building safety from their most recently completed training year.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “3 out of 4 children’s records reviewed did not have the most up to date immunization record on file.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 29, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2024.

9 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 23, 2023: assessment1 deficiency

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

    “Based on evidence found during the DFPS investigation inspection on 9/29/23, a caregiver was found to be alone with children, in violation of the conditions placed on the background check by CBCU.”

    Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 23, 2023.

Apr 19, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies

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

    “One caregiver did not obtain the required 24 hours of training during the most recently completed training year.”

    Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 3, 2023. Correction verified: May 2, 2023.

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

    “One playground with active play equipment did not have the minimum of 6 inches of loose-fill present on the playground.”

    Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 3, 2023. Correction verified: May 2, 2023.

  • Location of Handwashing Sink

    “2 outside bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels available for children to use after handwashing. This was corrected when paper towels were added to the bathrooms.”

    Rule 746.4405. Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 19, 2023.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “One child did not have an immunization record on file at the operation.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 3, 2023. Correction verified: May 3, 2023.

Apr 4, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    “2 rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when blinds were open to allow for caregivers to easily see children.”

    Rule 746.2911. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2023.

Mar 28, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Location of Handwashing Sink

    “Several bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels or toilet paper.”

    Rule 746.4405. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 19, 2023.

Jan 30, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies

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

    “A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 1, 2023.

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

    “A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they placed an infant in a floor seat that was then placed on a table which is against manufactures instructions.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 30, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2023.

All 18 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 21, 2026InspectionOutcome pending
Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 19, 2024Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Oct 23, 2023Assessment1 deficiency cited
Sep 26, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 19, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Mar 28, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jan 30, 2023Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jan 26, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo violation found
May 9, 2022InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 17, 2008.
  • Its permit has conditions.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten.
  • Capacity: 49 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 3 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 27, 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?

  • Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 19 child care providers in Wharton County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 12.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 19 in Wharton County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Busy Bee7
Creative Care - Wharton2
Faith Christian Academy This child care provider12
Small Blessings Child Care Center8
First Baptist Cdc Wharton5
The First School1
Michelle’s Daycare-Preschool1
Susan E Rod2
Elida CisnerosNot given
Little Brahma Barn7
Mrs. Beckys Home Away From Home Child Care Learning Center11
Sunny Days Preschool2

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 Oct 27, 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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