Kids of Faith Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas 79606
5501 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, Texas 79606. (325) 695-8654.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 30, 2026.
- 13 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Taylor County: 2
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 21 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
13 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 74 child care providers in Taylor County had 2.
21 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 22, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes, at the report to the state on Aug 22, 2026
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Jan 6, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling, at the report to the state on Dec 21, 2023
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
13 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Ratio was reduced during nap time when a caregiver was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12 months of age. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room bringing the operation into compliance.”
Aug 22, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to ensure that infants were not seated in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to ensure that screen time activities were not used for children under two years of age.”
Jan 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have an up to date maintenance checklist for review. The most recent checklist available for review was from October 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a maintenance and documenting it brining the operation into compliance.”
Mar 14, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not have a current first aid and CPR certification.”
Mar 4, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation was lacking a recent gas inspection report for review.”
Jan 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee that was cleaning in the cafeteria at the operation did not have an eligible background check before having access to children in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the employee left the operation.”
May 7, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The infant room had 11 infants in the room with three caregivers. The specified age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant was moved to another classroom bringing the operation in to compliance.”
Apr 9, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“A trash can in the 2 yr old room and a trash can in the bathroom used by children did not have lids. Both trash cans contained soiled diapers.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Scissors and 2 containers of white out were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the two year old room. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the drawer and placed out of reach of children.”
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Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“4 booster seats on the van, used by the operation, were observed to be expired.”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A 22 month old was not strapped into the high chiar that was in the kidney bean shaped table during meal time. This was corrected at inspection when the child was moved to a seat with a working buckle and buckled in.”
Dec 21, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver pulled a 21 month old child by the arm in an effort to discipline the child.”
12 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 6, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a doctor note that states the child has a dairy allergy does not have an allergy emergency plan on file.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“A 10 month old infant not yet on table food did not have up to date feeding instructions. the form was last updated in March of 2023.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“2 children’s files were lacking an immunization record. Furthermore, 2 children files were lacking a health statement.”
May 3, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver in the infant room answered their personal cell phone during the walk through of the infant room.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During outdoor time there was a 34 month old combined with a 12 month old on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the 12 month old was removed from the group.”
Apr 19, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member that has access to the children was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member left the premises.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“2 caregivers were supervising 22 children with the specified age group of 23 months. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed not buckled into the toddler table while eating snack. This was corrected at the inspection when the chld was buckled in by a cregiver.”
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Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“There are multiple caregiver files that lacking proof of caregiver qualifications.”
Oct 27, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report suspected abuse of a child within a 48 hour time period.”
Sep 28, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The surfacing under the outdoor play structure has not been maintained at the required depth.”
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Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“A 16 month old infant was napping in a reduced ratio classroom, along with children that are 18 months older than the infant. This was corrected at the inspection when the child was moved to the infant room.”
All 36 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 20, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 7, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 17, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 3, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Sep 16, 1995.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 204 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 15 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 74 child care providers in Taylor County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 13.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Amber’s Angels Family Child Care | 0 |
| New Beginnings Childcare Academy | 22 |
| Alliance After School Care at Bassetti | 3 |
| Alliance After School Care at Ward | 1 |
| Kids of Faith Learning Center This child care provider | 13 |
| Pup Academy Staff Daycare | 6 |
| Sara Michela Brau | 0 |
| Brenda Jones | Not given |
| Amanda Marie Guillory | 2 |
| Lisa-Marie Gill | 0 |
| Brigette Bailey | 1 |
| Mentoring Alliance After School - Dyess | 1 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Oct 30, 2026 and checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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