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THE PILLARS CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER

3140 N WALNUT GROVE RD, Midlothian, TX 76065-1293

Operation number:
1803152
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Ellis
Capacity:
191
License effective:
October 10, 2024
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9727755855
Email:
walnutgrove@thepillars.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 23 available inspections for THE PILLARS CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER from September 24, 2024 through July 1, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Four later inspections, from June 11, 2026 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

17 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 13 local median in 76065

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.13
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
13%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.24

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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver allowed a child to be released to the parent without making visual contact of the parent to verify exchange of care and that proper check in/out procedures were followed.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Water bottles for children on the playground were stored on a dirty concrete surface located on the ground.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Official code
746.3301(f)(2)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two opening classes were found to be out of ratio with at least four children over ratio. There were 22 children in one class with one teacher, specified age group was 4yr. There were 19 children in one class with one teacher and the specified age group was 3yr.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601