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Faith Christian Academy

Licensed child care center

5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-879380-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Wharton, TX
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
19
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 18 licensing visits from May 2022 to October 2026, HHSC cited 21 deficiencies at Faith Christian Academy; 21 have a recorded correction.

Visits
18
2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
21
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
21
Of 21 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
3
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 2 visits020222 visits2023: 9 deficiencies across 8 visits; of which, high risk: 3920238 visits2024: 6 deficiencies across 3 visits; of which, high risk: 1620243 visits2025: 6 deficiencies across 4 visits620254 visits2026: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit02026*1 visit2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 2 visits020222 visits2023: 9 deficiencies across 8 visits; of which, high risk: 3920238 visits2024: 6 deficiencies across 3 visits; of which, high risk: 1620243 visits2025: 6 deficiencies across 4 visits620254 visits2026: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit02026*1 visit

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022200
2023893
2024361
2025460
2026100

What the Record Shows

  • 21 of 21 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • 3 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, October 21, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076338

  2. 2025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.501(a)(20)Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsMedium riskCorrected Dec 17, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076337

  3. 2025

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected May 1, 2025
    • 746.2209Posting of Activity PlanMedium riskCorrected Apr 28, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076336

  4. 2025

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 24, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251360

  5. 2025

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.801(8)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsMedium riskCorrected Jan 31, 2025
    • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 17, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076335

  6. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076334

  7. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076333

  8. 2024

    Inspection

    6 deficiencies

    • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024
    • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024
    • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024
    • 746.4905Acceptable Loose-fill SurfacingMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024
    • 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076332

  9. 2023

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 745.635(3)AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsHigh riskCorrected Oct 23, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905251359

  10. 2023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905211088

  11. 2023

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected May 3, 2023
    • 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingMedium-high riskCorrected May 3, 2023
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected May 3, 2023
    • 746.4405Location of Handwashing SinkMedium riskCorrected Apr 19, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076331

  12. 2023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2911Adequate Lighting During NaptimeMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 4, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076330

  13. 2023

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4405Location of Handwashing SinkMedium riskCorrected Apr 4, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905211087

  14. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076329

  15. 2023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Jan 30, 2023
    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Feb 1, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076328

  16. 2023

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905211086

  17. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076327

  18. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905076326

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Location of Handwashing Sink, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4405 in March 2023 and April 2023. The agency describes it this way: Location of Handwashing Sink. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222223232323232323232424242525252526746.4405 across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Citation 746.4907(a)(1), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4907(a)(1) in April 2023 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222223232323232323232424242525252526746.4907(a)(1) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Children's Records - Immunizations, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(4) in April 2023 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Immunizations. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    222223232323232323232424242525252526746.603(a)(4) across all 18 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.4405 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Location of Handwashing Sink: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.4907(a)(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.4907(a)(1): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.603(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Immunizations: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  4. 04

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  5. 05

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 879380

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076326

    Visit May 9, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076327

    Visit Aug 1, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905211086

    Visit Jan 26, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076328

    Visit Jan 30, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076329

    Visit Feb 6, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905211087

    Visit Mar 28, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076330

    Visit Apr 4, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076331

    Visit Apr 19, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905211088

    Visit Sep 26, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905251359

    Visit Oct 23, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076332

    Visit Mar 19, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076333

    Visit Apr 5, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076334

    Visit Sep 13, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076335

    Visit Jan 13, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905251360

    Visit Jan 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076336

    Visit Apr 24, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076337

    Visit Dec 12, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905076338

    Visit Oct 21, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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