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Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program

1600 SHERMAN DR, Abilene, TX 79605-4526

Operation number:
903411
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:
68
License effective:
February 4, 2009
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3256958870
Email:
stone@stjohnsabilene.org

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 16 available inspections for Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program from August 31, 2021 through October 3, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 19, 2025 through October 3, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 15 local median in 79605

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
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: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a 2-year-old child in care was left alone unsupervised inside the enclosed playground area for a duration of 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 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)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a person in charge did not have an eligible background check and had access to young children in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 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
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a young child in care was left alone unsupervised by a caregiver for approximately 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2024
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
While surveying personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the 6 records did not have proof of GED/High School Diploma/or Equivalent.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
746.901(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the last CPSC annual certification was dated back to 2020. There wasn't a current CPSC annual certification posted. This was immediately corrected during the inspection, placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection, disinfectant was located in 2 classrooms by the sinks, accessible to the children in care. Chemicals located underneath the sink in the kitchen were also not secured with child safety locks and accessible for children in care. This was immediately corrected by locating the disinfectant in high cabinets and fixing the locking mechanism on the door under the kitchen sink.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection some caregiver files were missing the required Annual Health and Safety Audit training and certificates.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection 2 of the 4 children's files surveyed had outdated immunization records. This was immediatly corrected by printing the most current IMMTRAC2 record available, placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection the permit renewal was not posted with the required postings. This was immediately corrected during the inspection, placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.479 - Post Notice of Permit Renewal
Official code
745.479
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Upon review of employee files, the Director's training records were not available for review.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)