Handprints Child Care 7 LLC dba Handprints Academy

Licensed Center in WACO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 30, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 120 WOODHEW DR, WACO, TX 76712 6527
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 30, 2017
Operation number: 1604536
Licensed capacity: 205 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	22
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	13
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,658
Citations recorded	22
Findings still pending	1
Record covers	May 4, 2022 – October 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	13
Medium	3
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 29, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 6, 20266 citations recorded6 of 726 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 23, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily FluidsRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 26, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 539 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 17, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 12, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 152 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 276 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 20244 citations recorded4 of 714 standards cited at this visit

746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low

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

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

Playground with slides did not have 6" of loose fill.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(1)A - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 8, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 20, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 18, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 5, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 538 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 14, 20224 citations recorded4 of 663 standards cited at this visit

746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

24 hours of annual training was not complete for caregivers.

Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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