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The Willow School

8 critical, 4 serious findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 13, 2026.

1911 W Avenue H, Temple, TX 76504 · (254) 561-1112

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsTemple licensed centers, n=32

Critical findings8 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 52 inspections and 20 investigations (72 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 13, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 14

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2024Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 68 places

Texas HHSC operation #1794536 · 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 carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesyes
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
Feb 17, 2026 to Jun 9, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 9, 2026 inspection
- Jun 9, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 9, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 17, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
Feb 13, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver gave a toddler Mike and Ike candy which can be a choking hazard for that age group. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was using their smart watch to talk and or text while supervision the children. This was corrected as the caregiver is no longer employeed.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Feb 13, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver gave a toddler Mike and Ike candy which can be a choking hazard for that age group. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was using their smart watch to talk and or text while supervision the children. This was corrected as the caregiver is no longer employeed.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Feb 13, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver gave a toddler Mike and Ike candy which can be a choking hazard for that age group. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was using their smart watch to talk and or text while supervision the children. This was corrected as the caregiver is no longer employeed.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
Feb 13, 2026Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver gave a toddler Mike and Ike candy which can be a choking hazard for that age group. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was using their smart watch to talk and or text while supervision the children. This was corrected as the caregiver is no longer employeed.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified Mar 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
2025
Jan 16, 2025 to Aug 21, 202520 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Aug 21, 2025 inspection
- Aug 21, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 22, 2025 inspection
- Jul 22, 2025 inspection
- Jul 22, 2025 inspection
- Jul 22, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 19, 2025 inspection
- May 15, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 15, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 15, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 15, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 28, 2025 self-reported incident
- Feb 13, 2025 inspection
- Feb 13, 2025 inspection
- Feb 13, 2025 inspection
- Feb 13, 2025 inspection
- Jan 16, 2025 inspection
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2024
Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 16, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 16, 2024 inspection
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- Dec 16, 2024 inspection
Dec 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left without supervision on the playground.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left without supervision on the playground.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left without supervision on the playground.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Dec 13, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was left without supervision on the playground.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2025, verified Jan 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 18, 2024 to Sep 17, 202416 inspections
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- Sep 17, 2024 inspection
- Sep 17, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 22, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 22, 2024 inspection
- Jul 22, 2024 inspection
- Jun 11, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 18, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 18, 2024 inspection
- Apr 18, 2024 inspection

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