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EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center

510 S 12th St, Waco, TX 767064.7· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
2002
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About EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center

EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 20, 2002, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
McLennan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2002
License number
#817358
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 9 visits

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “During an investigation, it was determined that caregivers were using inappropriate discipline by harshly grabbing and carrying children by their arms and/or legs.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “During an investigation, it was determined caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when they handled children in an unsafe manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2023

  4. Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center

Is EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 20, 2002.

When was EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center care for?

136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 754-5641 to ask.

What is EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center's phone number?

(254) 754-5641.

Where is EOAC Johnette Hicks Early Head Start Center?

510 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706. The nearest other daycare we list is Talitha Koum Nurture Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).