Texas records · DALLAS County · GARLAND
The Willow Child Development Center
Licensed Center in GARLAND, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 13, 1987
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 801 W AVENUE D, GARLAND, TX 75040 7002
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 13, 1987
- Operation number
- 42550
- Licensed capacity
- 256 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 30 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 13 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,643 |
| Citations recorded | 14 |
| Record covers | February 14, 2022 – August 14, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionAugust 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 21, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers failed to verify name on bottle prior to feeding which caused an infant to receive the wrong bottle.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 7, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 26, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that infant bottle was labeled and that the correct bottle was provided to the appropriate child.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 4, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
After conducting interviews and reviewing the video footage, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the arm.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 24, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not place the mats for sufficient walking space between them.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026.
InspectionFebruary 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 989 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportDecember 23, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never UnsupervisedRisk level: High
During the practice of a safety/emergency drill, a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes.
Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 27, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
It was determined that two infants were obsevred in restrictive devices for over an hour.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
It was determined than an infant under twelve months was placed in the crib multiple times with a blanket
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
Two classrooms had straps missing from seats infants are using on a daily basis.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions, leading to an infant missing a bottle feeding.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2025.
InspectionMarch 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 484 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 26, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 922 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 385 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 28, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
Child was left outside on playground unattended for 10 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 21, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled SubstanceRisk level: High
Caregiver was allowed to supervise children under the influence.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or VaporizersRisk level: High
Caregiver was smoking a controlled substance on the premises.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 5, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
The caregivers did not follow their operation policy for supervision when transitioning children from the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High
The operation did notify a parent after a child was left unattended in the classroom when the fire alarm went off unexpectedly.
Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022.
InspectionJune 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 822 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
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