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GLO Day Care Center

320 Orange St, Abilene, TX 79601 · Taylor County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

GLO Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Abilene, TX, licensed for up to 272 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (7 of 25). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 40 centers in Abilene and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#40 of 40 centers in Abilene
8High risk
11Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 17 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication7
Building & playground safety4
Food & feeding3
Other standards3
Staff ratios2
Sleep safety2
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 3, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A caregiver was observed supervising 11 children in a classroom when the specified age group was 23 months old. This was corrected at inspection when 2 children were removed from the room bringing the classroom into ratio.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
MediumFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat §746.3311(c)
During the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver force fed a child their bottle for approximately 3 minutes while the child's arms were retrained and the child resisted the bottle.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
Medium HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to sanitize the diaper changing surface on 6 separate occasions.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the review of video surveillance, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 21 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
Medium HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to wash their own hands after diaper changing on six separate occasions.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
Medium HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed placing an infant in a feeder table without buckling the safety straps.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
Medium HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver failed to wash six infants' hands after diaper changing on six separate occasions.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver demonstrated concerning behavior on separate occasions, including aggressively handling an infant in their crib, yanking a toy from the same infant, and forcefully pushing the infant while seated at the feeder table.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
HighFeb 27, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
During the review of video surveillance, an infant was observed in a bouncer for approximately 33 minutes. Another infant was observed in a jumper for approximately 25 minutes, another infant was observed in a jumper for approximately 22 minutes, and another infant was observed remained seated in the feeding table for approximately 16 minutes not being fed or conducting any other activity.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
HighAug 22, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver committed acts of prohibited punishment on a 2 year child in care when they pulled the child's hair, poked them in the face and kicked the child.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025
MediumAug 22, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 2 year child was made to sit in time out for longer than 2 minutes.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2025
Medium HighJan 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Upon review of caregiver files, 2 caregivers, taht were hired more than 90 days ago, were lacking pre-service training in required topics.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2025
HighNov 13, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024
HighNov 12, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver with a conditional status was left alone to supervise a group of children.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2024
MediumApr 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions §746.3803(c)
A 22 month old child in care was administered .62 ML more of a dosage of ibuprofen than what was directed on the medication's label for the child's age, per the parents request. This was corrected at inspection when the operation made a change in policy and sent a mass email to all enrolled parents stating that the operation will no longer administer medication effective 4/24/2024.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
HighFeb 20, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A 10 month old was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket over them. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed from the infant and the crib.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
MediumMar 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
A child's file was lacking a health statement and immunization record.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant in the infant room was not buckled into the kidney bean toddler feeding table. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver buckled the child in.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
MediumMar 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant feeding forms were not being updated every 30 days.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a diagnosed food allergy to peanuts was lacking an allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023
Medium HighMar 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Medication that was provided by parents was not labeled with the date that it was brought to the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver labeled the medication with the date.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2023
HighMay 10, 2022InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
At the time of inspection an infant was found to be in a swing, when teacher was asked how long the infant had been in the swing, the teacher said the infant had been in there for 40 minutes. Infant was removed from the swing at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
Medium HighMay 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
Director was lacking required annual training hours in required topics. Multiple caregivers were lacking annual training hours in required topics.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2022
Medium HighMay 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official §746.3401(b)
Annual Sanitation inspection has not been conducted for the current year. The most current documentation at the center is from 03/22/2021.
Correction verified May 18, 2022
MediumMay 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not have current documention for fire drills for the month of March 2022 and the month of April 2022.
Correction verified May 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity272 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 4, 1985
DirectorAllie Tobin
Phone3256758125
State operation #126210

Common questions

Does GLO Day Care Center take infants?

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

What are GLO Day Care Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does GLO Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does GLO Day Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask GLO Day Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the West Central Texas area, which includes Abilene, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.60 a day for toddlers and $28.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has GLO Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 27, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does GLO Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Abilene?

It is #40 of 40 centers in Abilene by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was GLO Day Care Center last inspected?

May 27, 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 126210 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.