# Holy Word Early Learning Center Holy Word Early Learning Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Austin, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 154 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 10601 Bluff Bend Dr, Austin, TX 78753 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 154 - License/permit: 1676301 - Operator: not published - Phone: (512) 836-0660 - Website: www.hwelc.net - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1309375 ## Inspection record 17 findings across 15 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-02 to 2026-05-15); 10 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-02-19 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands: 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. (§746.3505(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3505-b)) - 2026-02-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-03-02: Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date: A medication was expired at the time of the inspection. (§746.3805(b)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3805-b-3)) - 2025-06-24 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-07-01: Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services: 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. (§746.501(a)(30); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-30)) - 2025-06-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Correction verified 2025-06-27: Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985): Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file. (§746.1105(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1105-3)) - 2025-06-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-07-15: Children's Records Maintained: 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. (§746.603(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a)) - 2025-06-24 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-15: Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date: Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes (§746.3805(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3805-b-1)) - 2025-06-24 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-06-27: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records: The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review. (§746.801(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-8)) - 2025-06-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-07-15: Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: 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. (§746.1309(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-a)) - 2025-06-24 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-07-01: Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days: Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days. (§746.2421(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-b)) - 2024-08-15 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly: 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. (§746.5307(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5307-a)) - 2024-08-15 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-09-16: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: 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. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2024-08-15 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-08-20: Smoke Detectors Testing: The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors. (§746.5319; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5319)) - 2024-08-15 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-20: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2024-08-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-08-23: Children's Records - Immunizations: Three children do not have updated immunization records on file. (§746.603(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-4)) - 2024-07-31 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-08-14: Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats: Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child. 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