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Licensed Center · Texas

Gloria's Angels Learning Academy

3425 Hillcrest Dr, Waco

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
31
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Aug 22, 2024
Phone
2546628513

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

20High risk
23Medium-high risk
6Medium risk
2Medium-low risk
1Low risk
21Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 15, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: The caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-08.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child in care was observed left alone in the back classroom while the caregiver walked to the front of the building. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-08.
  • Critical Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
    Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed there was only 1 caregiver present during naptime. There was not another caregiver in the building. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-08.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: There were several sleeping mats that were observed torn. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-15.
Jun 5, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-08.
Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 1, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-01.
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-01.
May 29, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: There were 2 groups combined outdoors, the caregivers stated there were19 children and it was determined there were 18 children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-29.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-05.
  • Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
    Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher was observed to have last been serviced in April of 2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-05.
Apr 10, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 17, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 16, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspecton was completed in March 2024. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-06.
May 13, 2025 · Inspection
13 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: 4 out of 7 caregivers reviewed, did not have documentation of orientation completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-20.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-06.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
    Inspector's note: A child's admission form did not have the parent's signature for the Emergency Authorization. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-21.
  • Critical Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 7 personnel files did not have a high school diploma on file for review.- Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-20.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2985 and 5 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2912. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-05-20.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings
    Inspector's note: A play yard was observed to have a hole in the play yard and was bigger than 1/4 inch. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-14.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-06.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
    Inspector's note: 3 out of 7 personnel files did not have documentation of pre-service completed prior to the caregiver being in a classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-20.
Apr 8, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
8 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
    Inspector's note: A sleeping infant was observed with a bottle in the crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
    Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver had not completed pre-service prior to being in a classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
    Inspector's note: Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined there was no adequate lighting during naptime. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
    Inspector's note: 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 Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
    Inspector's note: During an inspection, the playpens were observed to not have snug fitting sheets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: It was determined a caregiver had not completed orientation prior to being in a classroom alone. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Critical Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
    Inspector's note: The Director has not ensured the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-12.
Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers were unaware of the number of children they had in their group. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
  • Critical Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
    Inspector's note: A walker was observed being utilized in the operation. The walker was removed during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
    Inspector's note: I observed an infant walking around their classroom with a bottle that contained milk. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
Apr 1, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 22, 2025 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Smoke-Detection System
    Inspector's note: There was a room the children eat lunch in that did not have a smoke detector. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-29.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A 13 month old infant was observed a lone in a classroom during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-22.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-29.
  • Critical First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
    Inspector's note: The operation's first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tape, antiseptic wipes and gloves. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-29.
  • Critical Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-22.
  • Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Jan 16, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: The operation has not completed the Employees who Left Survey for 2024. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-23.
Aug 6, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
    Inspector's note: There were 4 toddlers observed sleeping with a sippy cup. The caregiver removed the cups during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-18.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: There were 2 caregivers that did not have orientation/pre-service on file, prior to being in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
    Inspector's note: There were 2 caregivers that did not have affidavits on file for review. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-06-25.
May 1, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 2, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 19, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: The outdoor area had tree branches and debris that was observed throughout the yard. A fence was observed to be broken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-02.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: A copy of the recent health inspection was not available for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-26.
Dec 19, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 15, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.