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Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center

3434 SHERRY LN, Abilene, TX 79603-2020

Operation number:
39108- 3770
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:
120
License effective:
October 30, 2000
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3256731781
Email:
sherrylane@daynurseryabilene.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 26 available inspections for Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center from December 4, 2021 through May 19, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 23, 2024 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from March 19, 2025 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
26

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

26 total inspections vs 7 local median in 79603

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.31
Local median
0.3

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was left in a bouncer for more than 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2025
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A trash can containing soiled diapers was observed without a cover, making the contents of the trash can accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the garbage was removed and made inaccessible to children.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver in the 3 year old classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the inspection one employee file could not be located for a new hire. Of the 10 personnel records surveyed, one employee did not have proof the GED/high school diploma.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 of the 10 children records surveyed did not have current immunization records.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The rotating menu utilized by the operation did not reflect substitutions utilized for PM snack on 8/11/22. The Texas Department of Agriculture paperwork also reflected inaccuracies reflecting food served to children in care for PM snack. Substitutes were not indicated on either report.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
Official code
746.3313(1)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device. The infant was moved to a crib during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child who had a note on a doctor's prescription pad paper instructing not to give the child a certain food did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819