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Ben Donnell Center

211 E WICHITA ST, Wichita Falls, TX 76306-3005

Operation number:
44166
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wichita
Capacity:
130
License effective:
August 30, 1988
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9407664332
Email:
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 Ben Donnell Center from September 3, 2021 through August 3, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from June 25, 2026 through August 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 9 local median in 76306

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.26
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.56

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
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child during outside time which is a prohibited punishment.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation found that a child in care obtained an injury due to a lack of good judgement of a caregiver.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the infant outdoor area there was a bleacher set standing up and a torn up playground with a orange plastic barrier that is no longer secured making this outdoor play area unsafe for the infants.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2023
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
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a complete food allergy emergency plan for two children in care that have medical food allergies.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
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