David Crockett Early Head Start
Licensed Center · Abilene, Taylor County, TX · Operation No. 820781
David Crockett Early Head Start holds a Full Permit issued February 11, 2003. In the state's 60-month public window it has 15 inspections on record with 12 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 11, 2003
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
164 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Address
3282 S 13th St, Abilene, TX 79605-4034
The 60-month record
15
Inspections
0
Assessments
5
Self reports
12
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 10 · Medium High 2 · Medium 0 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Report | 4 |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
November 17, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.
Corrected: December 30, 2025
February 20, 2025 Standard § 746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 3, 2025
February 7, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 3, 2025
February 7, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 3, 2025
February 4, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 3, 2025
February 24, 2023 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 20, 2023
February 24, 2023 Standard § 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 20, 2023
February 24, 2023 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants in care were observed sleeping in a restrictive device while reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation.
Corrected: March 20, 2023
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
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."
Corrected: November 2, 2021
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.2501(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver did not hold or comfort an ill child in care.
Corrected: November 2, 2021
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.
Corrected: September 29, 2021
September 23, 2021 Standard § 746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 29, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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