Texas records · TAYLOR County · ABILENE
South Willis KinderCare
Licensed Center in ABILENE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 3, 1986
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 2309 S WILLIS ST, ABILENE, TX 79605 6227
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- June 3, 1986
- Operation number
- 64980
- Licensed capacity
- 100 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 | 39 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 17 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,378 |
| Citations recorded | 37 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | August 25, 2022 – October 27, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 20 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 5 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 27, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 542 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 456 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 8, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver has been witnessed pulling a child in care.
Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver has been witnessed yelling at children in care.
Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 4, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High
A Television in the 4 year old room was not mounted or anchored. This was corrected at inspection when the television was removed from the classroom.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 444 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 29, 20252 citations recorded2 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers have been witnessed yelling at children in care.
Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
It was determined throughout the course of the Investigation that a child in care was injured at the operation and cast was placed on the child's arm. The incident occurred on 10/28/2025. This incident was not reported to CCR by the operation.
Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 6, 20252 citations recorded2 of 129 standards cited at this visit
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High
The infant caregiver was observed placing the infant on their stomach to sleep. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when CCR prompted the caregiver to place the infant on their back.
Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates LockedRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection the playground gate was observed to be locked. The caregiver did not have the key on their persons while supervising children in care on the playground. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by placing the key to the gate by the exit door for caregivers to access while outside.
Correction verified by the state on August 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJuly 15, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation a child in care was injured at the operation and subsequently sought medical treatment. The incident occurred on 7/10/2025. The incident was not reported to CCR until 7/15/2025 during an investigation inspection.
Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 11, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigationRisk level: High
CCR arrived at the facility. CCR rang the doorbell numerous times. CCR contacted operation staff by phone after no personnel answered the door. Operation staff still did not come to the door. Operation staff on the playground observed CCR waiting at the door and still did not answer. It was approximately 8-9 minutes before CCR was allowed access to the building. CCR was eventually allowed access inside the building by a parent, not personnel.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportApril 10, 20252 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The toilets at the center were not functioning and overflowing when CCR tested. The contaminated water from the toilets was overflowing onto the floors. This was immediately corrected when children in care were sent home due to unsanitary conditions.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceRisk level: Medium High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that children in care were exposed to unsanitary conditions regarding plumbing concerns. The unsanitary conditions started on 4/8/25. CCR arrived at the facility to investigate on 4/11/25.
Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 416 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Two employees were present and actively supervising children in care in a classroom without an eligible background check. This was immediately corrected during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 332 standards cited at this visit
746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium
Current activity plans were not posted in the classrooms.
Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 19, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901Risk level: High
A governing body change was not updated as required. The new area director started on 10/1/24. The new area director was not listed as a controlling person during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During the unannounced walk-through inspection there were numerous hazards observed. The toilets utilized by children in care were dirty with either urine/fecal matter or both. There was what appeared to be possible mold underneath a refrigerator in a classroom. There were cleaning supplies accessible in a bathoom utilized by children in care. This was immediatly corrected during the isnpection by removing the cleaning supplies. There were mice droppings observed inside the operation.
Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportNovember 15, 20245 citations recorded5 of 11 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that caregivers lacked good judgment when they were screaming at one another, using profanity, and threatening one another while children were in care. The director failed to address numerous health or safety concerns such as mold, mice, and mice droppings. The permit holder failed to utilize good judgment when interviewing an operational employee with the director present, breaching confidentiality.
Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances ConsumedRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an operational employee was under the influence of alcohol while present at the operation during operating hours and actively on the clock.
Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that numerous operational staff failed to report to CCR when they had concerns of minimum standard violations.
Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
An operational employee responsible for children in care and counted in child/caregiver ratio failed to maintain supervision on multiple occasions. The employee went to the office to retrieve their computer, their phone, or to work. The employee also left the classroom unattended to answer the door.
Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
An operational staff was observed yelling at numerous children in care on numerous occasions when the children wouldn't listen or behave.
Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 31, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that an operational employee grabbed and pulled children in care on more than one occasion.
Correction verified by the state on November 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 605 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 401 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 344 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 386 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 27, 20233 citations recorded3 of 654 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection 10 children records were audited. 4 files did not have current immunization records. 1 file did not have health care information. 2 files did not have emergency care authorization. 1 file did not have a current vision/hearing screening for a child in care.
Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Two infant files did no have updated infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
During the inspection 10 personnel files were audited. 3 files were missing date of hire. 6 files were missing high school diploma/GED. 3 files were missing affidavit of employment. 1 file was missing an acknowledgment signed for operational policies and procedures. 1 file was missing a photo identification/drivers license. 2 files were missing proof of orientation. 1 file was missing proof of background check. All files were missing the required annual trainings as they could not be located by the person in charge.
Correction verified by the state on August 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 2, 20233 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or ExploitationRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operational employees failed to report abuse neglect concerns to CPS when they became aware of the situation requiring them to report to the hotline.
Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that operational staff that were left in charge lacked self-control when the staff yelled, threatened, and harassed other operational staff and parents on multiple occasions when children in care were present. The same operational employee used profanity around children in care while yelling at operational staff in front of children in care. The same operational employee also violated the operation's tobacco free policy and procedures by bringing a vape pen on the premises. Another operational staff lacked good judgment when the staff notified a parent in advance of a CPS case filed to give "fair-warning."
Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that an operational employee designated in charge violated numerous minimum standards and was not routinely present at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 27, 20233 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver failed to utilize good judgment when she frequently cursed towards and in front of the children in care. The same caregiver also lacked self-control when becoming frustrated with the children in care.
Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that children in care were harshly treated by a caregiver when the caregiver yelled, shoved, lifted a child up by their shirt, picked children up by their arm off of the ground, and threw children in care on their cots when they wouldn't sleep.
Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that operational staff did not report concerns to CCR regarding prohibited punishment by a caregiver with children in care.
Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 12, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 14, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the handwashing sink was also utilized for sanitization and disinfecting toys. The handwashing sink was also utilized for washing bottles and sippy cups.
Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 2, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or InstrumentRisk level: High
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver slapped children's hands. A child in care was forcefully grabbed and forced to the ground. The caregiver also yelled at the children in care.
Correction verified by the state on December 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 20, 20221 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium
During the inspection a bathroom ulitized by children in care did not have soap and paper towels.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentSeptember 8, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
During the monitoring inspection on 8/25/22 it was determined that the operation's loose fill surfacing was insufficient. On 9/8/22, it was determined that the loose fill still had not been delivered by cooperate office.
Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 20223 citations recorded3 of 571 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
A survey of children's immunization records were reviewed. 2 of the 4 immunization records were not current.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The mulch was insufficient at the end of the slides on the outdoor playground.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
During the unannounced monitoring inspection, a 4 year old child in care was observed outside on the playground unsupervised. The 4 year old classroom had entered the building and the child in care was left alone outside for approximately one minute. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by guiding the child in care back inside the building into the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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