South Willis KinderCare
Licensed Center in Abilene, Texas. License #64980, issued June 3, 1986.
- Address
- 2309 S Willis St, Abilene, TX 79605
- Phone
- (325) 698-1878
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care.
Openings
This program has not told us about its openings. We only publish what a program confirms itself, so there is nothing here yet. Ring them to ask.
Texas Rising Star
No Texas Rising Star rating
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This says nothing about the quality of this program. What the state has assessed about it is the inspection record below.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 5,378 standards at South Willis KinderCare between August 25, 2022 and October 27, 2026 and recorded 37 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 6 | 725 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 2 | 220 | 2 |
| Personnel | 5 | 771 | 0 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 7 | 378 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 108 | 1 |
| Infants | 5 | 450 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 6 | 120 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 451 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 376 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 4 | 384 | 1 |
| Pools | 3 | 84 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 5 | 338 | 0 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 0 |
The table adds up to 5,267 of those standards. The remaining 111, including 32 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
What South Willis KinderCare says about itself
Discover KinderCare’s daycare, childcare, and preschool programs. Find a location near you and schedule a tour today.
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Ask about an opening
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Tell me about new inspections
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State inspection record
HHSC records 57 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 27, 2026, and 37 citations.
3 of those visits began with South Willis KinderCare reporting something to the state itself rather than HHSC finding it. We publish that because it is part of the record and the state records it separately, not because it is good or bad: a program with none may have had nothing to report. 3,674 of the 12,933 programs listed here have at least one.
- 20High
- 12Medium High
- 5Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 37. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High June 8, 2026 Correction verified July 14, 2026
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver has been witnessed pulling a child in care.
- High June 8, 2026 Correction verified July 14, 2026
746.2805(5): Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver has been witnessed yelling at children in care.
- Medium High February 4, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(10): Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
- High October 29, 2025 Correction verified February 4, 2026
746.2805(5): Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers have been witnessed yelling at children in care.
- Medium High October 29, 2025 Correction verified February 4, 2026
746.305(a)(2): AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
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.
- High August 6, 2025 Correction verified August 13, 2025
746.2427(a): AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
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.
- Medium High August 6, 2025 Correction verified August 13, 2025
746.4309: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
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.
- Medium High July 15, 2025 Correction verified August 29, 2025
746.305(a)(2): AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
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.
- High April 11, 2025 Correction verified April 22, 2025
745.8411(a): Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
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.
- Medium High April 10, 2025 Correction verified April 22, 2025
746.305(a)(1): Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
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.
- Medium High April 10, 2025 Correction verified April 22, 2025
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- High April 3, 2025 Corrected at inspection
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
- Medium January 27, 2025 Correction verified January 29, 2025
746.2209: Posting of Activity Plan
Current activity plans were not posted in the classrooms.
- High November 19, 2024 Correction verified November 25, 2024
745.903(2): Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
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.
- Medium High November 19, 2024 Correction verified November 27, 2024
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- High November 15, 2024 Correction verified December 18, 2024
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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.
- High November 15, 2024 Correction verified December 18, 2024
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 activity
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.
- High November 15, 2024 Correction verified December 18, 2024
746.305(a)(6): Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
- High November 15, 2024 Correction verified December 18, 2024
746.3703(b): No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
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.
- High November 15, 2024 Correction verified December 18, 2024
746.2805(5): Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
An operational staff was observed yelling at numerous children in care on numerous occasions when the children wouldn't listen or behave.
- High October 31, 2024 Correction verified November 27, 2024
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
- Medium July 27, 2023 Correction verified July 28, 2023
746.2421(b): Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infant files did no have updated infant feeding instructions.
- Medium July 27, 2023 Correction verified August 24, 2023
746.901: Required Personnel Records
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.
- Medium High July 27, 2023 Correction verified August 24, 2023
746.613(b): Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
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.
- Medium May 2, 2023 Correction verified June 7, 2023
746.1003(2): Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
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.
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