Ferris Christian Academy
License Information
- Status
- Licensed
- License #
- 838594
- Expires
- July 19, 2026
- Licensed Capacity
- 230 children
- Licensing Agency
- Texas HHSC
Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.
State recordsInspection History
39 records- routine#862210755
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210754
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210752
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HighCleaning supplies were found within children reach. The specific age group of the room was three.
746.3407(12)Corrected 2025-07-02 - routine#862210753
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862350021
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HighCCR was not notified of a communicable illness in a timely manner.
746.305(a)(4)Corrected 2025-07-18Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HighThe operation was found to be out of compliance with minimum standards.
746.1003(1)Corrected 2025-07-18 - routine#862210751
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HighDuring the monitoring inspection, a Lysol can was found in the reach of the children.
746.3407(12)Corrected 2025-06-18Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HighDuring the monitoring inspection electrical outlets were observed uncovered.
746.3701(1)Corrected 2025-06-18 - routine#862210750
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862350020
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210749
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210748
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HighA caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing gloves used for diapering a child.
746.3415(13)Corrected 2024-12-16 - complaint#862350019
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210747
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HighThere was not adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group during naptime.
746.2911Corrected 2024-12-06Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HighCaregivers were observed to be using electronic devices for personal use.
746.1203(3)(D)Corrected 2024-12-09Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HighAll infants in care were observed to be sleeping in bouncers.
746.2424Corrected 2024-12-06 - routine#862210746
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HighCaregivers did not wash childrens hands after diapering in the toddler room.
746.3417(3)Corrected 2024-11-15 - routine#862210745
3 violations found (3 high severity).
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HighDuring the inspection two separate toddler rooms outlets were observed without covers.
746.3701(1)Corrected 2024-11-08Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HighDuring the inspection it was observed that caregivers in two separate classrooms did not wash their hands after changing a child.
746.3415(4)Corrected 2024-11-08Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HighGarbage was accessible to children in one of the toddler rooms.
746.3407(8)Corrected 2024-11-08 - routine#862210744
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210743
4 violations found (4 high severity).
Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
HighThe operation did not have carbon monoxide detector
746.5535(a)Corrected 2023-11-17Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
High2 electrical outlets did not have the safety covers in the lunch room.
746.3701(1)Corrected 2023-11-17Smoke Detectors Testing
HighThe operation did not have current testing documented.
746.5319Corrected 2023-12-08Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HighThe operation did not have current testing documented.
746.5537(a)(2)Corrected 2023-12-08 - routine#862210742
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210741
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862350018
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HighDuring my inspection, I observed the entire outdoor sidewalk play area for the toddlers was covered with rocks.
746.4751(a)Corrected 2023-11-07 - routine#862210740
3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).
Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
MediumThere was no exemption for immunizations in a childs file who has refused immunizations.
746.615(a)Corrected 2023-03-31Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HighA toddler caregiver did not wash their hands when they removed their gloves after changing a childs diaper. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver before the caregiver was able to change another child. Caregiver washed their hands at this time. Inspector also discussed with director training for caregivers on handwashing.
746.3415(13)Corrected 2023-03-14Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HighA toddler hands was not washed after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver who then assisted the child with washing their hands.
746.3417(3)Corrected 2023-03-14 - routine#862210739
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210738
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HighIt was observed that the operation was out of ratio in a school age classroom with a specified age group of 6-8 year old children. There were a total of 37 children present with two caregivers. The children in the class were later divided into two groups during this inspection.
746.1601Corrected 2022-10-24 - complaint#862350017
2 violations found (2 high severity).
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HighThis standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
746.2805(6)Corrected 2022-11-03Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HighThis standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
746.1201(1)Corrected 2022-11-03 - routine#862210737
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210736
4 violations found (4 high severity).
Designating Director
HighThe current designated director does currently meet minimum standard qualifications.
746.201(4)Corrected 2022-08-25Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HighThere were missing outlet covers in a classroom with 2-year old children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed outlet covers on the outlets.
746.3701(1)Corrected 2022-08-11Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HighA caregiver did not know the age of a child they were responsible for or have information with the age of the child. This was corrected at inspection when the director printed out the childs information for the caregiver.
746.1203(3)Corrected 2022-08-11Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HighTwo out of eight employees stated that they use hand sanitizer between diaper changing.
746.3415(4)Corrected 2022-08-12 - routine#862210735
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210734
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210733
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- complaint#862350016
1 violation found (1 high severity).
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HighCaregiver has been in direct contact with children without a cleared background check.
745.641Corrected 2022-05-25 - routine#862210732
5 violations found (5 high severity).
Annual Sanitation Inspection
HighOperation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Operation does not have a current health inspection,
746.3401(a)Corrected 2022-05-31Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HighOperation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
746.1301(6)(A)Corrected 2022-05-31Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HighOperation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
746.1003(1)Corrected 2022-05-31Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HighOperation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
746.5617(a)(6)Corrected 2022-05-31Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HighOperation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
746.1301(5)(A)Corrected 2022-05-31 - routine#862210731
11 violations found (10 high, 1 medium severity).
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HighThe caregiver in the older infant classroom did not sanitize the changing table after diaper change.
746.3505(e)Corrected 2022-05-18Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HighOut of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
746.1301(5)(A)Corrected 2022-05-18Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HighThere were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
746.1003(1)Corrected 2022-05-18Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HighThe operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
746.5401Corrected 2022-05-18Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HighDeficiency recited during the monitoring/ follow-up inspection on 5/04/2022. During the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken light bulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
746.3407Corrected 2022-05-18Children's Records - Health Statement
MediumOut of 10 children files evaluated 5 did not have current health statements.
746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2022-05-18Annual Sanitation Inspection
HighOperation does not have a current health inspection,
746.3401(a)Corrected 2022-05-18Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HighThere were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets, floors, and restrooms accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas are dirty and items were observed on the floors.
746.3407(9)Corrected 2022-05-18Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HighThe first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
746.5617(a)(6)Corrected 2022-05-18Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HighDirector does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
746.1301(6)(A)Corrected 2022-05-18Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HighThe caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children during the inspection.
746.2805(6)Corrected 2022-05-04 - complaint#862350015
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HighDuring the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken lightbulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
746.3407Corrected 2022-04-26 - routine#862210730
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
MediumThe operational polcies do include information about outdoor play but it does not address all areas required to be addressed.
746.501(a)(18)Corrected 2022-01-31 - routine#862210729
7 violations found (3 high, 4 medium severity).
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
MediumCaregivers still have not completed all of these trainings.
746.1309(e)Corrected 2022-01-14Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
MediumThe school aged classroom still had minimal age appropriate activities. The only things present were the air hockey machine, construction paper and crayons.
746.2707(3)Corrected 2022-01-25Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HighThe loose fill material was not 6 inches deep as required.
746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2022-01-25Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
MediumThe activity plans still have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
746.2206(1)Corrected 2022-01-14Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
MediumThe operational polcies still did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
746.501(a)(18)Corrected 2022-01-14Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
HighThe permit holder is not ensuring the minimum standards are being met. The permit holder was informed of the two issues on the playground and the concerns with minimal to no activities for the school aged children and they did not fix any of the three concerns.
746.113(a)Corrected 2022-01-25Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HighThe climbing structure on the school aged playground is missing a slide. I gave the operation a week to fix it prior to being cited and it has not been fixed more than a week later.
746.4751(c)Corrected 2022-01-18 - routine#862210728
18 violations found (13 high, 5 medium severity).
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HighThere was a caregiver that was hired in 02/21. She had no experience and there was no documentation of pre-service training. Another caregiver was hired 09/21 and had no experience. She did not have any pre-service training.
746.1301(2)(A)Corrected 2022-01-13Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
MediumSix of the 10 files reviewed did not have current abuse/neglect training.
746.1309(c)Corrected 2022-01-06Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
MediumThe activity plans have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
746.2206(1)Corrected 2022-01-06Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
MediumThe operational polcies did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
746.501(a)(18)Corrected 2022-01-06Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HighThere were Clorox wipes on the home center of the older infant/toddler classroom. There was also aresol spray can next to the cleaner. These items were moved during the inspection.
746.3407(12)Corrected 2021-12-30Documented Annual Training- Required Content
MediumEight of the 10 files reviewed did not have the required health/safety trainings.
746.1309(e)Corrected 2022-01-06Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HighThe caregiver in the older infant classroom did nto sanitize the changing table between diaper changes.
746.3505(e)Corrected 2021-12-30Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HighThere were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the oeration is meeting the minimum standards.
746.1003(1)Corrected 2022-01-27Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HighFive of the 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training for the previous year.
746.1301(5)(A)Corrected 2022-01-13Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HighThere were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets and floors accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas were dirty and debris was obsereved on the floors. Pictures were taken.
746.3407(9)Corrected 2022-01-06Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
MediumThe school aged classroom had no age appropriate activities.
746.2707(3)Corrected 2022-01-06Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HighThere were 3 caregivers without current 1st aid.
746.1301(3)(A)Corrected 2022-01-06Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HighThe caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children and threatening to take away their outdoor time for not listening.
746.2805(6)Corrected 2021-12-30Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HighThe caregiver in the infant/toddler classroom did not have current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.
746.1309(d)Corrected 2021-12-31Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HighThe caregivers in the 2 year old classroom and later in the 3-4 year old classroom was talking down to the children and being negative with all interactions with the children.
746.1201(2)Corrected 2021-12-30Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HighThe operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
746.5401Corrected 2022-01-13Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
High3 caregiver did not have current CPR.
746.1301(4)(A)Corrected 2022-01-06Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HighThe caregiver in the older infant classroom did not wash infants hands after diaper changes. None of the children in the 2 year old classroom washed their hands after restroom break.
746.3417(3)Corrected 2021-12-30 - routine#862210727
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
- routine#862210726
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HighTwo school age children were observed to walk down the hallway unaccompanied and then were outside of the operation unsupervised until the walked to the front door.
746.1203(4)Corrected 2021-03-15 - routine#862210725
8 violations found (7 high, 1 medium severity).
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HighThere was a piece of equipment that was anchored, but the anchoring device was above the loose fill material.
746.4601(6)Corrected 2021-03-04Documentation of Fire Inspection
HighThe operation did not have documentation of current fire inspection.
746.5103Corrected 2021-02-25Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HighThe infant caregivers are using the hand washing sink for food preparation and washing bottles and pacifiers.
746.2419(8)Corrected 2021-02-25Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HighThere were two infants observed to be sleeping in restrictive equipment.
746.2426Corrected 2021-02-25AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HighThere were two caregivers present at the operation and they did not have cleared background checks.
745.641Corrected 2021-02-25Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
MediumThere were 6 infants that required feeding instructions that had not been updated in the past 30 days.
746.2421(b)Corrected 2021-03-01Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HighThe loose fill material was less that 1 inch in some places.
746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2021-03-25Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HighThe toddler caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing the child's diaper.
746.3417(3)Corrected 2021-02-25 - self-report#862350014
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
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