The Willow School
The Willow School is a licensed child care center in Temple, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 2 of them high-risk. 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 13 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 30 centers in Temple and better than 77% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was using their smart watch to talk and or text while supervision the children. This was corrected as the caregiver is no longer employeed.
During an investigation it was found that a caregiver gave a toddler Mike and Ike candy which can be a choking hazard for that age group. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.
A child was left without supervision on the playground.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Willow School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Willow School’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Willow School accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has The Willow School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 13, 2026: “Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Willow School compare with other daycares in Temple?
It is #4 of 30 centers in Temple by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 77% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Willow School last inspected?
Jun 9, 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 1794536 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.