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Little Saints Early Childhood Center

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Sep 19, 2024.

1642 S 9th St, Abilene, TX 79602 · (325) 677-7951

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAbilene licensed centers, n=40

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Sep 19, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

65% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

60% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2015Full Permit

Practical8a–4pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 45 places

Texas HHSC operation #1547964 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The gate on the playground was damaged causing a gap in the gate/fence that children could squeeze through creating a risk to children in care.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver at the operation did not have current CPR/frist aid training.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver at the operation did not have current CPR/frist aid training.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The gate on the playground was damaged causing a gap in the gate/fence that children could squeeze through creating a risk to children in care.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The gate on the playground was damaged causing a gap in the gate/fence that children could squeeze through creating a risk to children in care.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver at the operation did not have current CPR/frist aid training.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The gate on the playground was damaged causing a gap in the gate/fence that children could squeeze through creating a risk to children in care.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2026, verified Jun 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver at the operation did not have current CPR/frist aid training.
  Corrected May 20, 2026, verified May 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
2025
Aug 27, 2025 to Aug 27, 20254 inspections
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2024
Sep 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation before receiving a eligibility determination notification from the background check unit. The caregiver left the operation today, bringing the operation into compliance
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation before receiving a eligibility determination notification from the background check unit. The caregiver left the operation today, bringing the operation into compliance
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation before receiving a eligibility determination notification from the background check unit. The caregiver left the operation today, bringing the operation into compliance
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver was present at the operation before receiving a eligibility determination notification from the background check unit. The caregiver left the operation today, bringing the operation into compliance
  Corrected Sep 19, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
2023
Oct 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not conducted a fire drill this school year since re-opening in August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted and documented a fire drill.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Oct 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not conducted a fire drill this school year since re-opening in August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted and documented a fire drill.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Oct 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not conducted a fire drill this school year since re-opening in August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted and documented a fire drill.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Oct 27, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not conducted a fire drill this school year since re-opening in August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted and documented a fire drill.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Apr 26, 2023 to Aug 14, 20238 inspections
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2022
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking required information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The wood chip surfacing on the playground is not being maintained to a depth of 6 inches.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The wood chip surfacing on the playground is not being maintained to a depth of 6 inches.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking required information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The wood chip surfacing on the playground is not being maintained to a depth of 6 inches.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking required information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Dec 8, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operational policies were lacking required information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F.
  Corrected Dec 16, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The wood chip surfacing on the playground is not being maintained to a depth of 6 inches.
  Corrected Feb 13, 2023, verified Feb 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jan 19, 2022 to Jan 19, 20224 inspections
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2021
Nov 1, 2021 to Nov 1, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection
- Nov 1, 2021 inspection

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