Texas records · MCLENNAN County · WACO
EOAC New Road Head Start/Early Head Start
Licensed Center in WACO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 12, 2023
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1407 N NEW RD, WACO, TX 76710 4813
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 12, 2023
- Operation number
- 1757615
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 25 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 9 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 6,884 |
| Citations recorded | 27 |
| Record covers | October 25, 2022 – June 10, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 13 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 6 |
Visits and findings, newest first
During the inspection, a caregiver stated that they only change gloves between diaper changes rather than washing hands.
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm, lifted and carried the child by the arm, grabbed another child by the arm, and pushed the second child to the ground.
Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One class did not have a second outdoor opportunity on their lesson plan, and one class only had 55 minutes of outside time scheduled on their lesson plan.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One staff member was missing an employment affidavit and copy of photo ID, and another caregiver was missing statements that they received the center and personnel policies and attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two of the classrooms had an uncovered outlet. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Out of eight children's files reviewed, one was missing an updated shot record, two were missing health statements, and one was missing parental consent to emergency medical treatment.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An infant was observed sleeping on an elevating medical pillow with straps due to having reflux. The infant caregivers stated that two infants use these pillows and that they also use them in their cribs. The infants had doctor's notes but no Infant Sleep Exception forms on file.
Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three classes were combined outside with the youngest child being fourteen months old and the oldest being thirty-five months. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant class was brought inside until the other two classes were done on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An infant was observed sleeping on an elevating medical pillow with straps due to having reflux. The infant caregivers stated that two infants use these pillows and that they also use them in their cribs. The infants had doctor's notes but no Infant Sleep Exception forms on file.
Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three infants were observed sleeping on boppy pillows and elevating pillows on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection when the infants were moved to their cribs.
Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were aware that children were climbing on shelves but did not intervene, which resulted in a child getting injured.
Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the parent was not notified as soon as possible after a child was left alone in their classroom.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was left alone in their classroom for approximately two minutes during a fire drill.
Correction verified by the state on May 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, sufficient evidence was found to determine that a child was left alone in a classroom for approximately fifteen seconds.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The infants' mood and summary of daily activities were not being recorded every day in the Learning Genius app. This was corrected during inspection when the caregivers were informed that those sections needed to be recorded daily and the caregivers started adding them.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two were missing required training in the following topics: building and physical premises safety, handling hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. This was corrected at inspection as the evaluation period had already ended, and the caregivers had obtained this training for the next evaluation period.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Out of ten staff files reviewed, one's first aid and CPR certification had expired and one did not have first aid and CPR certification.
Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was heard telling a child, "If you don't listen, you will not go outside."
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An 8 month old infant was left in their classroom for 1 minute and 14 seconds during a fire drill.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were 6 infants (12-14 months) observed in their classroom with one caregiver. Another caregiver was sent to the classroom to bring the ratio into compliance.
Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were 2 infants in care that did not have updated infant feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified by the state on September 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a 3 month old infant was placed on their stomach to sleep.
Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that a pre k class came inside, after playing outside, and did not wash their hands before they sat at their tables and began playing in centers.
Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was found that the two caregivers who's files were reviewed did not have any documented training hours available for review.
Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An incident occurred between two children in care where the two children began to fight and hit one another. One of the children was hit with a metal bell before a caregiver intervened to stop the children from fighting. One of the children required stitches due to this incident.
Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was found that both caregivers left the classroom after an incident between two children had occurred, leaving the classroom of children without a caregiver for a few seconds.
Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed the same toy being place in mouth by different children multiple times without being set aside to sanitize. Toys were placed back in toy bin with clean toys. This was corrected by the toys being taken out and set aside to be sanitized.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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