Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program
Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care center in Abilene, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. 44% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 10 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #29 of 40 centers in Abilene and better than 41% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a 2-year-old child in care was left alone unsupervised inside the enclosed playground area for a duration of 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a person in charge did not have an eligible background check and had access to young children in care.
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a young child in care was left alone unsupervised by a caregiver for approximately 15 minutes.
While surveying personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the 6 records did not have proof of GED/High School Diploma/or Equivalent.
During the inspection, disinfectant was located in 2 classrooms by the sinks, accessible to the children in care. Chemicals located underneath the sink in the kitchen were also not secured with child safety locks and accessible for children in care. This was immediately corrected by locating the disinfectant in high cabinets and fixing the locking mechanism on the door under the kitchen sink.
During the inspection 2 of the 4 children's files surveyed had outdated immunization records. This was immediatly corrected by printing the most current IMMTRAC2 record available, placing the operation back into compliance.
During the inspection some caregiver files were missing the required Annual Health and Safety Audit training and certificates.
During the inspection the permit renewal was not posted with the required postings. This was immediately corrected during the inspection, placing the operation back into compliance.
During the inspection the last CPSC annual certification was dated back to 2020. There wasn't a current CPSC annual certification posted. This was immediately corrected during the inspection, placing the operation back into compliance.
About this center
Common questions
Does Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers and preschoolers, not infants.
What are Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program’s hours?
7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the West Central Texas area, which includes Abilene, is $29.60 a day for toddlers and $28.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 16, 2025: “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 Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program compare with other daycares in Abilene?
It is #29 of 40 centers in Abilene by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 41% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program last inspected?
Aug 27, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 903411 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.