The Willow School, Temple TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

2 critical and 1 serious findings across 18 visits. Most recent critical finding: Feb 13, 2026. Latest visit Jun 9, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings2 · Temple median 2

72% of Temple licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings1 · Temple median 4

84% of Temple licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

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Feb 13, 2026Self-reported incidentCriticalFood Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking RiskTexas: High+ 1 more finding from this visit: personal use of electronic devices, such as…Verified corrected Mar 4, 2026

“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.”Texas HHSC inspector, Feb 13, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Dec 13, 2024Self-reported incidentCriticalChild not adequately supervisedTexas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · HighVerified corrected Jan 16, 2025

3findings in 36 months3verified corrected by Texas0corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours7 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Bell
License number: 1794536
Date issued: Sep 19, 2024
Licensed capacity: 68 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

18 recorded visits · 3 available findings.

2Critical findings

1Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

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20265 visits · 2 recorded findings

Jun 9, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 4, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Feb 17, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Feb 13, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings
Food safety and dietary needs
Critical
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.
State verification recorded Mar 4, 2026.
Standard 746.3317(7) · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 2, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026181912
Visit source ID
905717484
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Serious
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.
State verification recorded Mar 4, 2026.
Standard 746.1203(3)(D) · Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026182229
Visit source ID
905717484
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Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection

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