Pioneer Drive CDC

ABILENE, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity250
Hours09:00 AM-02:30 PM
Est. price$1,493/mo

Contact information

Address750 BUCCANEER DR ABILENE TX- 79605 2730

CityABILENE, TX

CountyTAYLOR

Phone3256926776

Websitehttp://pioneerdrive.org

Operating details

Hours09:00 AM-02:30 PM

DaysTue,Wed,Thu

Capacity250

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 19, 1985

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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750 BUCCANEER DR ABILENE TX- 79605 2730, ABILENE, TX

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/19/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 746.34013/19/2026

    746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection.

    Corrected 4/3/2026
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 746.24073/19/2026

    746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    7 children were observed to be unbuckled in the kidney bean toddler table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all the children were removed from the table.

    Corrected 3/19/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 746.38193/19/2026

    746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    A child allergic to peanuts did not have an allergy plan on file that was signed by both the parent and the physician.

    Corrected 3/27/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 746.51013/19/2026

    746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The operation did not have an updated fire inspection.

    Corrected 4/3/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 746.28054/24/2025

    746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

    It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care.

    Corrected 5/19/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 746.12034/24/2025

    746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

    It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver made demeaning and inappropriate comments towards the children in care.

    Corrected 5/19/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 746.50111/15/2024

    746.501(a)(13) - Written Operational Policies - Enrollment

    The operational policies did not have enrollment procedures or a policy for policy changes.

    Corrected 12/6/2024
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 746.540111/15/2024

    746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    The last documented gas inspection was from 2022.

    Corrected 12/6/2024
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 746.61311/15/2024

    746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    Seven of ten children records did not have a current immunization record on file.

    Corrected 12/6/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(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: 250
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 41

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