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Licensed center · Waco, TX

Gloria's Angels Learning Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM
  • Capacity 32
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Drop-in care

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3425 Hillcrest Dr
Waco, TX 76708 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
32 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
5 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
WednesdayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 32 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care
  • Part-time care

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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
1790977
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
August 2024
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

20 inspections on record, most recent Jun 15, 2026. 14 of 25 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 8, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      The caregiver stated she had 16 children in care and it was determined she had 17 children in care.

      Corrected Jun 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1613(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

      During the inspection it was observed there was only 1 caregiver present during naptime. There was not another caregiver in the building.

      Corrected Jun 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      There were several sleeping mats that were observed torn.

      Corrected Jun 15, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 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

      A child in care was observed left alone in the back classroom while the caregiver walked to the front of the building.

      Corrected Jun 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 5, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.3703(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

      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.

      Corrected Jun 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 1, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      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.

      Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      An infant was observed in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened.

      Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • May 29, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      The fire extinguisher was observed to have last been serviced in April of 2025.

      Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      There were 2 groups combined outdoors, the caregivers stated there were19 children and it was determined there were 18 children in care.

      Corrected May 29, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      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.

      Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 16, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspecton was completed in March 2024.

      Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • May 13, 2025Inspection13 standards cited
    • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      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.

      Corrected May 13, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      2 out of 7 personnel files did not have a high school diploma on file for review.-

      Corrected May 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      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.

      Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      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.

      Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      4 out of 7 caregivers reviewed, did not have documentation of orientation completed.

      Corrected May 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

      Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      2 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2985 and 5 out of 7 personnel files were missing affidavit form 2912.

      Corrected May 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      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.

      Corrected May 13, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      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.

      Corrected May 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

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

      3 out of 7 personnel files did not have documentation of pre-service completed prior to the caregiver being in a classroom.

      Corrected May 20, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      A child's admission form did not have the parent's signature for the Emergency Authorization.

      Corrected May 21, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      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.

      Corrected May 13, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2411(2)(G)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings

      A play yard was observed to have a hole in the play yard and was bigger than 1/4 inch.

      Corrected May 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      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.

      Corrected May 13, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 8, 2025Self-reported incident8 standards cited
    • 746.3607(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

      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.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

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

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

      It was determined a caregiver had not completed pre-service prior to being in a classroom.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2419(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      A sleeping infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2411(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      During an inspection, the playpens were observed to not have snug fitting sheets.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined there was no adequate lighting during naptime.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      The Director has not ensured the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      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

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      It was determined a caregiver had not completed orientation prior to being in a classroom alone.

      Corrected May 12, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 4, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
    • 746.2415(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      A walker was observed being utilized in the operation. The walker was removed during the inspection.

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      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.

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2419(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      I observed an infant walking around their classroom with a bottle that contained milk.

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      Two caregivers were unaware of the number of children they had in their group.

      Corrected Apr 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

52 standards cited across 20 inspections, most recently Jun 15, 2026. All 52 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High2038%
  • Medium High2344%
  • Medium612%
  • Medium Low24%
  • Low12%
Visits with nothing cited
10 of 20 shown
Corrected at the visit
6 of 52 findings, 46 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jun 8, 2026, 1 clean visit since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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