David Crockett Early Head Start

3282 S 13TH ST, Abilene, TX 79605Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

46 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 6, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
David Crockett Early Head Start
License number
820781
Location
3282 S 13TH ST, Abilene, TX 79605
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 29.5/100
Inspection record
46 inspections, last inspected January 6, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor29.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety40/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

48

Total Violations

Jan 6, 2026

Last Inspection

164

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (48)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Nov 17, 2025

It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Nov 17, 2025

It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Nov 17, 2025

It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Nov 17, 2025

It was determined a caregiver at the operation used prohibited punishment when the caregiver swatted a child on the hand.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-30

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)Feb 20, 2025

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a caregiver failed to keep her hand on a child in care while the child was on the elevated diaper changing station. This resulted in the child in care falling to the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)Feb 20, 2025

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a caregiver failed to keep her hand on a child in care while the child was on the elevated diaper changing station. This resulted in the child in care falling to the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)Feb 20, 2025

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a caregiver failed to keep her hand on a child in care while the child was on the elevated diaper changing station. This resulted in the child in care falling to the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)Feb 20, 2025

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a caregiver failed to keep her hand on a child in care while the child was on the elevated diaper changing station. This resulted in the child in care falling to the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the operation failed to report to CCR within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 1/31/25. The incident was not reported to CCR until 2/3/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the caregiver failed to maintain the level of supervision required for a young child in care while on the playground. Surveillance footage revealed the child was out of the caregiver?s view for a total period of 6 minutes. Within those 6 minutes, the child was left alone outside unsupervised on the enclosed playground for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the caregiver failed to maintain the level of supervision required for a young child in care while on the playground. Surveillance footage revealed the child was out of the caregiver?s view for a total period of 6 minutes. Within those 6 minutes, the child was left alone outside unsupervised on the enclosed playground for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the caregiver failed to maintain the level of supervision required for a young child in care while on the playground. Surveillance footage revealed the child was out of the caregiver?s view for a total period of 6 minutes. Within those 6 minutes, the child was left alone outside unsupervised on the enclosed playground for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the operation failed to report to CCR within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 1/31/25. The incident was not reported to CCR until 2/3/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the caregiver failed to maintain the level of supervision required for a young child in care while on the playground. Surveillance footage revealed the child was out of the caregiver?s view for a total period of 6 minutes. Within those 6 minutes, the child was left alone outside unsupervised on the enclosed playground for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the operation failed to report to CCR within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 1/31/25. The incident was not reported to CCR until 2/3/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Feb 7, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation the operation failed to report to CCR within the required time frame. The incident occurred on 1/31/25. The incident was not reported to CCR until 2/3/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 5, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver withheld food from a child in care when the child refused to put their hands in their lap. The caregiver also threatened to remove other children's plates if the children didn't stop yelling.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 4, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver withheld food from a child in care when the child refused to put their hands in their lap. The caregiver also threatened to remove other children's plates if the children didn't stop yelling.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 4, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver withheld food from a child in care when the child refused to put their hands in their lap. The caregiver also threatened to remove other children's plates if the children didn't stop yelling.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Feb 4, 2025

It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver withheld food from a child in care when the child refused to put their hands in their lap. The caregiver also threatened to remove other children's plates if the children didn't stop yelling.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Feb 24, 2023

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a 4-month-old infant in care was observed with a blanket in the crib while reviewing surveillance footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Feb 24, 2023

While reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation, infants in care were observed in restrictive devices for 36 minutes, 41 minutes, 26 minutes, 25 minutes, 47 minutes, and 26 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Feb 24, 2023

Two infants in care were observed sleeping in a restrictive device while reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Feb 24, 2023

While reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation, infants in care were observed in restrictive devices for 36 minutes, 41 minutes, 26 minutes, 25 minutes, 47 minutes, and 26 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Feb 24, 2023

Two infants in care were observed sleeping in a restrictive device while reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Feb 24, 2023

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a 4-month-old infant in care was observed with a blanket in the crib while reviewing surveillance footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Feb 24, 2023

While reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation, infants in care were observed in restrictive devices for 36 minutes, 41 minutes, 26 minutes, 25 minutes, 47 minutes, and 26 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Feb 24, 2023

Two infants in care were observed sleeping in a restrictive device while reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Feb 24, 2023

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a 4-month-old infant in care was observed with a blanket in the crib while reviewing surveillance footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Feb 24, 2023

Throughout the course of the HHS Investigation, a 4-month-old infant in care was observed with a blanket in the crib while reviewing surveillance footage.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Feb 24, 2023

While reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation, infants in care were observed in restrictive devices for 36 minutes, 41 minutes, 26 minutes, 25 minutes, 47 minutes, and 26 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Feb 24, 2023

Two infants in care were observed sleeping in a restrictive device while reviewing surveillance footage for the HHS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver grabbed a child in care and picked the child up where their feet weren't touching. It was also determined that the caregiver was rough with a child in care on multiple occasions. The caregiver spoke to children in care in a harsh tone by stating "You are getting on my nerves."

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(4)Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver did not hold or comfort an ill child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(7)Sep 23, 2021

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 23, 2021

Video footage was observed, showing a caregiver snatching a toy away from a child and stated ?You are being ridiculous, and I don?t like it.? It was also determined that the same caregiver treats children differently based on their preference of child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(7)Sep 23, 2021

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver grabbed a child in care and picked the child up where their feet weren't touching. It was also determined that the caregiver was rough with a child in care on multiple occasions. The caregiver spoke to children in care in a harsh tone by stating "You are getting on my nerves."

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(4)Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver did not hold or comfort an ill child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 23, 2021

Video footage was observed, showing a caregiver snatching a toy away from a child and stated ?You are being ridiculous, and I don?t like it.? It was also determined that the same caregiver treats children differently based on their preference of child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(7)Sep 23, 2021

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(4)Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver did not hold or comfort an ill child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver grabbed a child in care and picked the child up where their feet weren't touching. It was also determined that the caregiver was rough with a child in care on multiple occasions. The caregiver spoke to children in care in a harsh tone by stating "You are getting on my nerves."

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2501(4)Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver did not hold or comfort an ill child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 23, 2021

Video footage was observed, showing a caregiver snatching a toy away from a child and stated ?You are being ridiculous, and I don?t like it.? It was also determined that the same caregiver treats children differently based on their preference of child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805Sep 23, 2021

It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver grabbed a child in care and picked the child up where their feet weren't touching. It was also determined that the caregiver was rough with a child in care on multiple occasions. The caregiver spoke to children in care in a harsh tone by stating "You are getting on my nerves."

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(7)Sep 23, 2021

During the course of the investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Sep 23, 2021

Video footage was observed, showing a caregiver snatching a toy away from a child and stated ?You are being ridiculous, and I don?t like it.? It was also determined that the same caregiver treats children differently based on their preference of child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Crockett Early Head Start's safety grade?

David Crockett Early Head Start has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 29.5 out of 100.

How many violations does David Crockett Early Head Start have?

David Crockett Early Head Start has 48 total violations on record, including 48 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.

When was David Crockett Early Head Start last inspected?

David Crockett Early Head Start was last inspected on January 6, 2026.

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