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David Crockett Early Head Start

3282 S 13TH ST, Abilene, TX 79605-4034

Operation number:
820781
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:
164
License effective:
February 11, 2003
Hours:
07:30 AM-04:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3256903770
Email:
dusty.fahey@abileneisd.org
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 David Crockett Early Head Start from September 8, 2021 through January 6, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 17, 2025 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from November 19, 2025 through January 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 15 local median in 79605

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.87

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a caregiver failed to keep her hand on a child in care while the child was on the elevated diaper changing station. This resulted in the child in care falling to the ground.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Official code
746.3503(c)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the caregiver failed to maintain the level of supervision required for a young child in care while on the playground. Surveillance footage revealed the child was out of the caregiver?s view for a total period of 6 minutes. Within those 6 minutes, the child was left alone outside unsupervised on the enclosed playground for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the operation failed to report to CCR within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 1/31/25. The incident was not reported to CCR until 2/3/25.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver withheld food from a child in care when the child refused to put their hands in their lap. The caregiver also threatened to remove other children's plates if the children didn't stop yelling.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
While reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation, infants in care were observed in restrictive devices for 36 minutes, 41 minutes, 26 minutes, 25 minutes, 47 minutes, and 26 minutes.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants in care were observed sleeping in a restrictive device while reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a 4-month-old infant in care was observed with a blanket in the crib while reviewing surveillance footage.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver did not hold or comfort an ill child in care.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2501(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Video footage was observed, showing a caregiver snatching a toy away from a child and stated ?You are being ridiculous, and I don?t like it.? It was also determined that the same caregiver treats children differently based on their preference of child.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver grabbed a child in care and picked the child up where their feet weren't touching. It was also determined that the caregiver was rough with a child in care on multiple occasions. The caregiver spoke to children in care in a harsh tone by stating "You are getting on my nerves."
Correction deadline
November 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805