David Crockett Early Head Start
ABILENE, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address3282 S 13TH ST ABILENE TX- 79605 4034
CityABILENE, TX
CountyTAYLOR
Phone3256903770
Operating details
Hours07:30 AM-04:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity164
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 11, 2003
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High16
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3282 S 13TH ST ABILENE TX- 79605 4034, ABILENE, TX
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/17/2025
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 746.280511/17/2025
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.
Corrected 12/30/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.35032/20/2025
746.3503(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
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 3/3/2025 - High riskStandard 746.3052/7/2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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 3/3/2025 - High riskStandard 746.12052/7/2025
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
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 3/3/2025 - High riskStandard 746.28052/4/2025
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
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 3/3/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,493/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ABILENE, TAYLOR County
- Capacity: 164
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 24
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