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Little Saints Early Childhood Center

1642 S 9th St, Abilene, TX 79602 · Taylor County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Saints Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Abilene, TX, licensed for up to 45 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 6). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #23 of 40 centers in Abilene and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 49%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #23 of 40 centers in Abilene
1High risk
4Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 6, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver at the operation did not have current CPR/frist aid training.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighMay 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The gate on the playground was damaged causing a gap in the gate/fence that children could squeeze through creating a risk to children in care.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
HighSep 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present at the operation before receiving a eligibility determination notification from the background check unit. The caregiver left the operation today, bringing the operation into compliance
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
Medium HighOct 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill this school year since re-opening in August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted and documented a fire drill.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies were lacking required information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The wood chip surfacing on the playground is not being maintained to a depth of 6 inches.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity45 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-04:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 20, 2015
DirectorJanet Samford
Phone3256777951
State operation #1547964

Common questions

Does Little Saints Early Childhood Center take infants?

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

What are Little Saints Early Childhood Center’s hours?

8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Saints Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Saints Early Childhood Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 19, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Saints Early Childhood Center compare with other daycares in Abilene?

It is tied for #23 of 40 centers in Abilene by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Saints Early Childhood Center last inspected?

May 6, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1547964 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.