Small World of Learning
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
96 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 7, 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
- Small World of Learning
- License number
- 1717239
- Location
- 5050 TRAVIS CT, Abilene, TX 79605
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 96 inspections, last inspected January 7, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
124
Total Violations
Jan 7, 2026
Last Inspection
190
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (124)
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08
Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-09
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-09
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-09
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-09
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-24
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-16
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-16
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-16
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-16
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20
A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-22
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-14
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-21
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-21
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-21
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-21
During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-14
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
A caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after diaper changing. The caregiver admitted to not having water in the basin located under the sink and that was the reason the child's hands did not get washed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30
A caregiver was observed caring for 3 infants alone, violating the provisional status set forth in the background check guidelines. This was corrected at inspection by removing the caregiver from the room and placing the caregiver in another room with another caregiver who met background check qualifications.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-28
It was observed that fire drills have not been documented since May 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30
Based on information obtained from a DFPS investigation, a child in care bit multiple children 21 times in a 3 month time period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Based on information obtained from a DFPS investigation, a child in care bit multiple children 21 times in a 3 month time period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Based on information obtained from a DFPS investigation, a child in care bit multiple children 21 times in a 3 month time period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
Based on information obtained from a DFPS investigation, a child in care bit multiple children 21 times in a 3 month time period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-02
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Small World of Learning's safety grade?
Small World of Learning has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Small World of Learning have?
Small World of Learning has 124 total violations on record, including 108 critical, 12 serious, and 4 minor.
When was Small World of Learning last inspected?
Small World of Learning was last inspected on January 7, 2026.