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Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center

650 Cedar St, Abilene, TX 79601 · Taylor County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center is a licensed child care center in Abilene, TX, licensed for up to 160 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (5 of 17). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #30 of 40 centers in Abilene and better than 40% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 40%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#30 of 40 centers in Abilene
8High risk
9Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 24 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding5
Supervision3
Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 4, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a school age child was left unsupervised for a period of approximately 17 minutes.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2026
HighAug 4, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify a parent immediately of a situation that placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2026
Medium HighApr 16, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was documentation that showed 1 child was allergic to eggs that did not have emergency allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026
Medium HighApr 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The operation stated that a fire inspection was recently conducted but documentation was not readily available for review.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighApr 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have an updated sanitation inspection available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
Medium HighDec 12, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that operation failed to comply with minimum standards by providing falsified CPR documentation for a caregiver present during an incident.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
Medium HighJul 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
3 infants were observed not buckled into the kidney bean toddler table during meal time. THis was corrected at inspection when the infants were removed from the table.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
HighJul 30, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver in the pre-k classroom, when asked how many children they had stated there were 13 children present. When the CCR inspector counted children there were 14 children present. Furthermore, A caregiver in the school age classroom, when asked how many children they had stated there were 17 children present. When the CCR inspector counted children there were 16 children present.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
Medium HighJul 30, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The 2 year old classroom had 12 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered to assist the other caregiver bringing the operation into compliance.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
HighMay 30, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver lacked good judgment and self-control when they knowingly stepped on a child's hand and then failed to care for and console the child when the child was visibly crying.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024
HighNov 1, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that there was a period of 58 seconds where no one was responsible for a 4 yr old child that was left on the playground during transition.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2023
HighJul 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Toilet bowl cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaner was removed from the cabinet and put out of reach of children.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
HighFeb 8, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
It was determined through reviewing video footage of classrooms, that a caregiver acted in an aggressive manner toward children in care. The caregiver can be seen ushering children to another area of the classroom by aggressive force, pulling of arms and pushing children in care.
Correction verified May 5, 2022
Medium HighJan 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver in the two year old classroom was observed supervising 12 two year old children alone. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved a child to another room bringing the classroom into ratio.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 19, 2021Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child in care with an allergy to whole milk, as documented in a signed note from the child's physician, did not have an emergency allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 19, 2021Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
A caregiver served a child whole milk which was a known food allergy documented in a signed note from the child's physician.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
HighOct 12, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A can of sunscreen and a bottle of handsanitizer were observed within reach of children in care. This was corrected when the containers were put put up out of reach during this inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity160 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 10, 1994
DirectorMargie Medina
Phone3256700002
State operation #503038- 3770

Common questions

Does Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center compare with other daycares in Abilene?

It is #30 of 40 centers in Abilene by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 40% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Day Nursery of Abilene Cedar Street Center last inspected?

Sep 16, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 503038- 3770 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.