Grace Christian Academy

1208 PENICK RD, Waller, TX 77484 · Waller County

9cited violations

1serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 50
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Magdaline Centeno
Phone: (936) 372-0901
Regulated since: Jan 30, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1337110 · number 1695597
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 3
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 3
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2022	7	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have for review current pediatric first aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-23. Correction verified 2024-01-09.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have for review current pediatric CPR training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-23. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director (training period 6/20-6/21) and one caregiver (training period 6/20-6/21) were missing the following annual training topcis: (1)Administering medication; (2)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (3)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Other
  The most recent health inspection was conducted on 8/4/2020; an inspection should be conducted at least once every 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A child and caregiver did not wash hands after a diaper change.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The diaper changing mat was torn which creates an absorbent area that can not be cleaned/sanitized.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A handwashing sink was not in the diaper changing area. The sink was located in a restroom which was not attached/near the diaper changing area.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Other
  The loose fill surfacing at the end of a slide was not present. The concrete structure was visible at the end of the slide.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 8/15/2020. An inspection should be conducted at least once every 12 months.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Grace Christian Academy, 1208 PENICK RD, Waller, TX 77484-7533 (operation ID 1337110, operation number 1695597), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.