Living Word Academy

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. CCR stood outside for approximately 10 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times. The caregiver later acknowledged to CCR they were aware but they were waiting for the director to arrive before opening the door. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU) Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. CCR stood outside for approximately 10 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times. The caregiver later acknowledged to CCR they were aware but they were waiting for the director to arrive before opening the door. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU) Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
  Inspector's note: Half an apple was observed in the refigerator uncovered, cut side down on a fowm bowl. The apple appeared to be browning. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-13.
• Critical Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Inspector's note: The naping area was not observed to have adequate lighting. The classroom was black with no lighting. No children or staff could be seen until CCR requested lights be turned on. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-13.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: Documentation was obtained to verify pest control treatment was completed as obtained 7/13/2026. However, dead pest were observed in the bathroom, hallway, and kitchen area including on the seal of the refrigerator. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-13.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge of a group of three children 2-3yrs old was observed laying down on th floor on their personal phone while supervising naptime. NOTE: Two of three children were still awake during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-13.

• Critical First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
  Inspector's note: A new first aid kit was observed on the operations van, however there were no scissors nor thermometer. NOTE:Corrected at inspections a pair of scissors or thermometer were added to the kit. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Inspector's note: CCR observed three booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023. NOTE:Corrected at inspection.The carseats were thrown away and new carseats were purchased at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a bucket of mop water in one of the restrooms. NOTE: Water was dumped out and bucket was removed from restroom. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: CCR observed both dead and living pest in the operations kitchen area including inside the fridge, freezer and on the shelf where food is stored. NOTE: Pest control was last at the operation May 2026 Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-03.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: A three year old was observed in the infant room with a 10 month old child. There were 13 children in the building, the difference of the two is 18 months difference in age. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
  Inspector's note: A child was observed being transported in the operations van, upon exiting the caregiver did not use the alarm. When asked to test alarm the caregiver used the key and was not aware of the button behind her on the door. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed June 2, 2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-23.
• Non-critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  Inspector's note: CCR only observed one exit gate was in the outdoor play area. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-23.
• Critical Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Inspector's note: It was observed in the restrooms that urine and feces were not disposed/sanitized of from the portable toilets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• 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: CCR arrived at the operation and observed a caregiver in the hallway, who also allowed us access in the building. As CCR begin the monitoring walk through, the same caregiver was watching a class alone. When CCR asked the caregiver who was watching the children while they opened the door, the caregiver advised CCR that another caregiver was watching the children. CCR was able to confirm with the director that the caregiver who was suppose to be watching the children at that time was not present and did not report to work until 2pm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• Critical First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary
  Inspector's note: CCR observed a substance from the first aid kit located in the operations van had leaked out causing other materials in the kit to turn brown. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have current first aid training for two caregivers. The only First Aid training available to view expired 11/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-14.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have current CPR training for two caregivers. The only CPR training available to view expired 11/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-14.
• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
  Inspector's note: CCR observed two booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• Non-critical Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
  Inspector's note: The operation didn't have any past or future field trip transportation forms available for CCR to view. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  Inspector's note: A caregiver with a provisional background check with conditions stating that they may never be alone with children, was observed to be transporting a child alone during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers that provide transportation, did not have any documented training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-26.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: CCR observed the fire extinguisher in the operations van to be empty, the pin had been removed and residue was seen in the passenger side door. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-30.

• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  Inspector's note: Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-07-15.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Inspector's note: Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-15.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-22.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-07-15.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  Inspector's note: One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  Inspector's note: The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-17.
• Critical Designating Director
  Inspector's note: Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-24.
• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-21.

• Critical AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  Inspector's note: A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.

• Critical Franchise Tax Delinquent
  Inspector's note: We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023 Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-23.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked.. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-02.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Inspector's note: Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-02.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-02.
• Critical Required Fees
  Inspector's note: Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Caregiver did not use good judgement when she push a four year old who tried to pick up another child and put in arms way. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
• Non-critical Liability Insurance Maintained
  Inspector's note: Current liability insurance was not available during inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-19.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
• 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: Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.