Paula Hofen

3612 LASKER AVE, Waco, TX 76707 · Mclennan County

7cited violations

3serious

4inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Phone: (254) 723-4394
Regulated since: Jun 25, 1990
HHSC IDs: Operation 117248 · number 402238
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	6	2	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1)
2023	1	1	Safety & premises (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A 5 month old infant was observed asleep in their crib with a blanket and two small toys present in the crib. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the blankets and toys.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Provider had completed 3 out of 30 required hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The Provider did not have current CPR/First Aid Certification. The Provider's CPR/First Aid expired on 8/25/2024.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
- Other
  There were 2 infants that did not have current infant feeding instructions on file. One's infant feeding form was last updated in 8/2024 and the other infant's form was last updated on 9/16/24.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy was observed to not have the following, required sections, included: *Promotion of Active Play *Infant Safe Sleep *Parent Rights
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
- Illness & medication
  There were 2 children in care that did not have immunization records on file for review.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  One riding toy was observed to be in disrepair exposing springs, posing a pinching hazard. The homeowner will remove the equipment before children are allowed access to the area.
  
  HHSC 747.4401(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

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 Paula Hofen, 3612 LASKER AVE, Waco, TX 76707-1112 (operation ID 117248, operation number 402238), 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.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via 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.