Living Word Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 98 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1671502

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

May 2019

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Jul 10, 2026. 11 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Jul 10, 2026Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.3701(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

    CCR observed a bucket of mop water in one of the restrooms. NOTE: Water was dumped out and bucket was removed from restroom.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.5607(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

    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.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.4001Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

    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.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    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

    Corrected Aug 3, 2026

• Jun 23, 2026Inspection14 standards cited

  • 746.4307Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

    CCR only observed one exit gate was in the outdoor play area.

    Corrected Jul 23, 2026

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    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.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    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.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026

  • 746.5607(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

    CCR observed two booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026

  • 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    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.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4001(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary

    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.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026

  • 746.601(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

    The operation didn't have any past or future field trip transportation forms available for CCR to view.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026

  • 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    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.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

    The operation did not have current CPR training for two caregivers. The only CPR training available to view expired 11/2023.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    The operation did not have current first aid training for two caregivers. The only First Aid training available to view expired 11/2023.

    Corrected Jul 14, 2026

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed June 2, 2025.

    Corrected Jul 23, 2026

  • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

    Two caregivers that provide transportation, did not have any documented training.

    Corrected Jun 26, 2026

  • 746.3407(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

    It was observed in the restrooms that urine and feces were not disposed/sanitized of from the portable toilets.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026

  • 746.5625(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

    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.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 8, 2025Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2025

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four records checked.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2025

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.

    Corrected Jul 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

    Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2025

  • 746.901(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    Proof of education was missing for one out of four staff files checked.

    Corrected Jul 15, 2025

• Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 17, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.1013(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

    The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.

    Corrected Apr 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Designating Director

    Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.

    Corrected Apr 24, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    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.

    Corrected Apr 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 4, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 745.635(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

    A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.

    Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 27, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 745.247Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Franchise Tax Delinquent

    We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.

    Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 23, 2025Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    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

    Corrected Jan 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 29, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked..

    Corrected Aug 2, 2024

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke.

    Corrected Aug 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked.

    Corrected Aug 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • HRC42.054Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Fees

    Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid.

    Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked.

    Corrected Aug 2, 2024

• Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 11, 2024Self-reported incident5 standards cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.201(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Liability Insurance Maintained

    Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.

    Corrected Apr 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    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.

    Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 22, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Health statement was missing on file for one out of four records checked.

    Corrected Sep 29, 2022

  • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    There was not current CPR training on file for one out of four staff files checked.

    Corrected Sep 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    There was no current first aid training on file for one out of four staff files checked.

    Corrected Sep 29, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Immunization record is missing for one out four children records checked.

    Corrected Sep 29, 2022

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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