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Ferris, TX 75125 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Ferris Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Ferris, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 19, 2004, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care and drop-in care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $195 to $230.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and drop-in care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% discount off the oldest child enrolled, multiple children |
| Licensed capacity | 230 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ferris Christian Academy lists weekly tuition from $195 to $230. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ellis County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 year olds | $205 |
| 3 year olds | $195 |
| Infants 0-17 months | $230 |
| Toddlers 18-23 months | $220 |
| Initial Registration Fee, one child | $100 |
| Initial Registration Fee, family | $150 |
| Drop-in Fee, Pre K4-6 Children | $50 a day |
State record
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 19 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
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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746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The insurance policy expired 11-30-25. An email was sent to the operation on 6-11-26 regarding Liability Insurance information and/or verification is due soon. I asked the operation to log into the provider's portal to update and validate the insurance information. Informed the operation if the insurance information is not updated on or before the due date, the operation will incur a deficiency.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were found within children reach. The specific age group of the room was three.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were found within children reach. The specific age group of the room was three.”
Corrected during the visit
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“CCR was not notified of a communicable illness in a timely manner.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The operation was found to be out of compliance with minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the monitoring inspection electrical outlets were observed uncovered.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the monitoring inspection, a Lysol can was found in the reach of the children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing gloves used for diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“There was not adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group during naptime.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“All infants in care were observed to be sleeping in bouncers.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregivers were observed to be using electronic devices for personal use.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Caregivers did not wash childrens hands after diapering in the toddler room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Garbage was accessible to children in one of the toddler rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the inspection two separate toddler rooms outlets were observed without covers.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During the inspection it was observed that caregivers in two separate classrooms did not wash their hands after changing a child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation did not have current testing documented.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
“The operation did not have carbon monoxide detector”
Corrected during the visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation did not have current testing documented.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“2 electrical outlets did not have the safety covers in the lunch room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“During my inspection, I observed the entire outdoor sidewalk play area for the toddlers was covered with rocks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
“There was no exemption for immunizations in a childs file who has refused immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“A 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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A 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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“It 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“A 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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There 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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The current designated director does currently meet minimum standard qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Two out of eight employees stated that they use hand sanitizer between diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Caregiver has been in direct contact with children without a cleared background check.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Operation 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,”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Caregiver has been in direct contact with children without a cleared background check.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Operation 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,”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“Operation 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Deficiency 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Operation does not have a current health inspection,”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“The caregiver in the older infant classroom did not sanitize the changing table after diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Out of 10 children files evaluated 5 did not have current health statements.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During 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.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational polcies do include information about outdoor play but it does not address all areas required to be addressed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Caregivers still have not completed all of these trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The activity plans still have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill material was not 6 inches deep as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.113(a) - Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
“The 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational polcies still did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.2707(3) - Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
“The school aged classroom still had minimal age appropriate activities. The only things present were the air hockey machine, construction paper and crayons.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“The 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“The caregiver in the infant/toddler classroom did not have current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The activity plans have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There 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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the oeration is meeting the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Six of the 10 files reviewed did not have current abuse/neglect training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“There 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational polcies did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Five of the 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training for the previous year.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.2707(3) - Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
“The school aged classroom had no age appropriate activities.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Eight of the 10 files reviewed did not have the required health/safety trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“The caregiver in the older infant classroom did nto sanitize the changing table between diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“3 caregiver did not have current CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“The 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“The 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“There were 3 caregivers without current 1st aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“The 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 19, 2004.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 10 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $195 to $230, as it lists it.
(972) 544-8388.
425 W 6th St, Ferris, TX 75125.