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Little Saints Early Childhood Center

1642 S 9TH ST, Abilene, TX 79602-2406

Operation number:
1547964
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Taylor
Capacity:
45
License effective:
March 20, 2015
Hours:
08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3256777951
Email:
littlesaintssh@hotmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Little Saints Early Childhood Center from November 1, 2021 through May 6, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved facility condition.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 3 local median in 79602

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.31

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.08

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver at the operation did not have current CPR/frist aid training.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies were lacking required information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The wood chip surfacing on the playground is not being maintained to a depth of 6 inches.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)