# Paula Hofen

Paula Hofen is a licensed registered child-care home (family day care home) in Waco, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, with 12 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC.

## Key facts
- Status: Registered · Operating
- Address: Waco, TX 76707 (street address omitted by regulator)

- Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Capacity: 12
- License/permit: 402238
- Operator: home-based individual provider

- Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Accepts child care subsidies: no
- Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=117248

## Inspection record
7 findings across 4 Texas HHSC inspections (2023-01-05 to 2025-09-15); 3 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2025-09-11 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2025-09-15: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age: 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. (§747.2315(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2315-b))
- 2025-01-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-02-20: Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required: The Provider had completed 3 out of 30 required hours of annual training. (§747.1309(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1309-a))
- 2025-01-23 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-02-06: Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: The operational policy was observed to not have the following, required sections, included:    *Promotion of Active Play  *Infant Safe Sleep  *Parent Rights (§747.501(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-501-8))
- 2025-01-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-02-03: Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: There were 2 children in care that did not have immunization records on file for review. (§747.613(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-613-b))
- 2025-01-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-02-06: Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on: The Provider did not have current CPR/First Aid Certification. The Provider's CPR/First Aid expired on 8/25/2024. (§747.1313(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1313-b))
- 2025-01-23 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-02-03: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: 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. (§747.2321(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2321-b))
- 2023-01-05 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2023-01-05: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points: 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. (§747.4401(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-4401-7))

## Sources
- tx_hhsc_operations record 117248 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=117248
- tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 402238 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=402238
- tx_tda_cacfp_homes record 02995-01781 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/ub2y-4i6h.json?cesiteid=02995-01781

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