David Crockett Early Head Start

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Abilene / Taylor / 79605
Street address: 3282 S 13th St
Phone: (325) 690-3770
Capacity: 164
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-04:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 11, 2003
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 6, 2026.

The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated February 4, 2025 to November 17, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 1 Medium High).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for David Crockett Early Head Start in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 1 Medium High).

Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-06.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	1
Medium	0
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-11-17 · 746.2805(1) · High

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.

Correction date recorded: 2025-12-30

2025-02-20 · 746.3503(c)(2) · Medium High

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.

Correction date recorded: 2025-03-03

2025-02-07 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

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…

Correction date recorded: 2025-03-03

Full citation history from HHSC (12)

2025-11-17 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-30. Correction verified: 2026-01-06.
It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.
2025-02-20 · 746.3503(c)(2) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-03. Correction verified: 2025-03-07.
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.
2025-02-07 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-03. Correction verified: 2025-03-07.
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.
2025-02-07 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-03. Correction verified: 2025-03-07.
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.
2025-02-04 · 746.2805(2) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-03. Correction verified: 2025-03-07.
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.
2023-02-24 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-20. Correction verified: 2023-03-28.
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.
2023-02-24 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-20. Correction verified: 2023-03-28.
Two infants in care were observed sleeping in a restrictive device while reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation.
2023-02-24 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-20. Correction verified: 2023-03-28.
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.
2021-09-23 · 746.2805(7) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-09-29. Correction verified: 2021-10-12.
During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.
2021-09-23 · 746.2501(4) · Medium High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-02. Correction verified: 2021-11-03.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver did not hold or comfort an ill child in care.
2021-09-23 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-02. Correction verified: 2021-11-03.
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."
2021-09-23 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-09-29. Correction verified: 2021-10-12.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=212616

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.