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Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School
- licensed capacity
- 134
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School
Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School is a licensed child care center in Athens, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 6, 2006, for up to 134 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 134 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Eastern Hills Church) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 134 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 134 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #861631
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 21 visits
- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed a person to be present around the children without an 'eligible' background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“While reviewing immunization records, 3 of the 10 files did not have update immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“While reviewing records, 6 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours annual training. This has been re-cited.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies did not have the parent's rights information or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the parent's rights information.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“While reviewing records, 6 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
- Jul 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The food allergy alert plan was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“There is not a safe sleep policy in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
“Operational policies did not include the promtion of physical activities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Immunizations were checked for the HASA and 2 were not current and up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
“There is not a policy for handling medical emergencies in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last annual fire inspection that was conducted was in 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The emergency drills were reviewed and drills have not been practiced in one full calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
“There was not a breastfeeding policy in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The grounds checklist has not been completed for the last year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
746.3803(c) - Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
“There was a bottle of tylenol for an infant that did not have doctor instructions.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
- Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in the classroom and was found by the assistant director. This was corrected immediately when the operation terminated the employee immediately.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The caregiver did not use good judgment when she transitioned the classroom into the gym. The caregiver did not count the children in the hallway to ensure all children were out of the room. The caregiver did not count the children in the gym to ensure all children had transitioned from the classroom. This was corrected immediately when the operation terminated the employee immediately.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A documented food allergy does not have a food allergy plan signed by a healthcare professional.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill is not the required depth under the swings. This was re-cited.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022
Dec 15, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“One classroom had disinfectant wipes within reach of children. One classroom had a Lysol bottle within reach of children. These were corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed items out of reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill is not the required depth under the swings. Photos were taken by CCR Inspector.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One classroom did not wash the child's hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“One infant classroom did not have an updated infant feeding sheet present for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A documented food allergy does not have a food allergy plan signed by parent and healthcare professional.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2022
- Nov 30, 2021VisitNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2021Visit2 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill was observed during an DFPS inspection to be lower than the required depth under the swings and under the equipment. Photos were taken by CCI investigator.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The playground equipment was observed during a DFPS inspection and was found to be broken and with rough edges. Photos were taken by CCI Investigator.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2021
- Nov 11, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School
Is Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 6, 2006.
When was Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School care for?
134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 675-9083 to ask.
What is Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School's phone number?
(903) 675-9083.
Where is Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School?
1200 E Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz First Learning Academy, 1.1 miles away.