Living Word Academy

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 6
• Illness & medication 3
• Supervision & ratios 13
• Safety & premises 4
• Staff background & training 15
• Records & paperwork 7
• Other 9

Year by year

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. Sep 25, 2026 Inspection

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

2. Sep 11, 2026 Inspection

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

3. Aug 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training Serious

     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)

     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 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-11.

   • Other Serious

     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.

     HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-11.

   HHSC inspection history

4. Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Other Serious

     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.

     HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-28.

   • Other

     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.

     HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-28.

   • Supervision & ratios

     Half an apple was observed in the refigerator uncovered, cut side down on a fowm bowl. The apple appeared to be browning.

     HHSC 746.3317(8) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-28.

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     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.

     HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-08-28.

   HHSC inspection history

5. Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     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

     HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-08-13.

   • Other Serious

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

     HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

     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.

     HHSC 746.4001 — First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

     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.

     HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-10.

   HHSC inspection history

6. Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training Serious

     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.

     HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     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.

     HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Staff background & training

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

     HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Staff background & training

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

     HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Staff background & training

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

     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 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

     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.

     HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Other

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

     HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

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

     HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     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.

     HHSC 746.4001(2) — First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Safety & premises

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

     HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

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

     HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     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.

     HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     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.

     HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   • Supervision & ratios

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

     HHSC 746.601(c) — Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-07-10.

   HHSC inspection history

7. Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

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

     HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-11.

   • Staff background & training

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

     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 2025-07-22. Correction verified 2025-07-11.

   • Records & paperwork

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

     HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

     HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-11.

   • Records & paperwork

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

     HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-11.

   • Records & paperwork

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

     HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-11.

   HHSC inspection history

8. Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

9. Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Supervision & ratios

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

     HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-28.

   • Supervision & ratios

     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.

     HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-28.

   • Other

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

     HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-24. Correction verified 2025-04-23.

   HHSC inspection history

10. Apr 4, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

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

      HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-17.

    HHSC inspection history

11. Mar 27, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.

      HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-16.

    HHSC inspection history

12. Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Records & paperwork

      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

      HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-27.

    HHSC inspection history

13. Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Records & paperwork

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

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-05.

    • Illness & medication

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

      HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-09-04.

    • Records & paperwork

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

      HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-05.

    • Safety & premises Serious

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

      HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-05.

    • Staff background & training Serious

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

      HHSC HRC42.054 - Required Fees — HRC42.054 - Required Fees

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-04.

    HHSC inspection history

14. Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

15. Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

16. Apr 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      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.

      HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-16.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

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

      HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-16.

    • Other

      Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.

      HHSC 746.201(8) — Liability Insurance Maintained

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-15.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

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

      HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-16.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

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

      HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-16.

    HHSC inspection history

17. Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

18. Sep 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

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

      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 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-27.

    • Staff background & training

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

      HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-27.

    • Records & paperwork

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

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-27.

    • Illness & medication

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

      HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-27.

    HHSC inspection history

19. Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      Two out of two caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 22 hours and the second caregiver had 10 hours. Both caregivers were missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing Child Maltreatment, and SIDS/Shaken Baby.

      HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-23.

    • Staff background & training

      The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.

      HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-08.

    • Staff background & training

      One caregiver did not have current First Aid certification.

      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 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-22.

    • Staff background & training

      One caregiver did not have current CPR certification.

      HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-24. Correction verified 2021-11-22.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operation has not completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification since 2019. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.

      HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-03.

    • Safety & premises

      The October 2021 fire drill was not documented. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the fire drill was documented.

      HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-03.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The two children who are transported did not have emergency medical authorization in the vehicle. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency medical authorization was added to the vehicle for both children.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-03.

    • Illness & medication

      Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.

      HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    HHSC inspection history