Holy Word Early Learning Center
10601 BLUFF BEND DR, Austin, TX 78753 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 154
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rebekah Radue
- Phone
- (512) 836-0660
- Regulated since
- Jan 16, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1309375 · number 1676301
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-19.
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Illness & medication
A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-27.
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Staff background & training
Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Other
Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Illness & medication
Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Illness & medication
Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-27.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two caregivers with a pending background check were present with access to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Safety & premises
Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have documentation of completing monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguisher were inspected by the director.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Illness & medication
Three children do not have updated immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, good judgment was not used when the required notifications after a child is injured was not made.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child.
HHSC 746.2403(5) — Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Other Serious
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The missing Admission information has been corrected.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Other
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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