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Faith Christian Academy

5227 FM 1301 Rd, Wharton, TX 77488
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2008

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About Faith Christian Academy

Faith Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Wharton, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 17, 2008, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 12 months old to 12th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 12 months old to 12th grade
ApproachFaith-based
MoreFounded 2007
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Faith Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wharton County has a median price of $185 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.
Wharton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Faith Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2008
License number
#879380
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 17 visits
  1. Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operation did not have proof that their operational policies included a parent's right's section.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

  2. Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “No activity plan was posted in the older infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The active play equipment has not been maintained and has dirt build up on areas in regular use by children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

  3. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025

  4. Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “The operation was unable to provide proof of monthly maintenance checklists being completed in the last 3 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “One newly hired caregiver with unsupervised access to children in care did not have first aid completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025

  5. Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 19, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4905 - Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing

      “The operation's mulch used for loose-fill is meant for gardens and not playgrounds.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “3 caregivers were missing training topics in emergency preparedness and building safety from their most recently completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have proof that a fire inspection had been conducted in the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “3 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have the most up to date immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose-fill was not to a depth of 6 inches as required by the height of the playground equipment.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “There has been no health inspection conducted in the last 12 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024

  8. Oct 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “Based on evidence found during the DFPS investigation inspection on 9/29/23, a caregiver was found to be alone with children, in violation of the conditions placed on the background check by CBCU.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023

  9. Sep 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “One child did not have an immunization record on file at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “One caregiver did not obtain the required 24 hours of training during the most recently completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “One playground with active play equipment did not have the minimum of 6 inches of loose-fill present on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “2 outside bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels available for children to use after handwashing. This was corrected when paper towels were added to the bathrooms.”

      Corrected during the visit

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “2 rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when blinds were open to allow for caregivers to easily see children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “Several bathrooms that are used by children did not have paper towels or toilet paper.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023

  3. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when they placed an infant in a floor seat that was then placed on a table which is against manufactures instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2023

  5. Jan 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 9, 2022InspectionNo 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 Faith Christian Academy

Is Faith Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 17, 2008.

When was Faith Christian Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Faith Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. 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 Faith Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Faith Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Faith Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Faith Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 531-1000 to ask.

What is Faith Christian Academy's phone number?

(979) 531-1000.

Where is Faith Christian Academy?

5227 FM 1301 Rd, Wharton, TX 77488. The nearest other daycare we list is Busy Bee, 4.4 miles away.

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