Arlene Coleman Bell
Abilene, TX 79605 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St.
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St.
Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 8, 2020, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 31 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Taylor 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$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$102
State record
Inspection reports for Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1701994- 3770
Summary
31 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 31 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver lacked good judgment when they yanked a blanket from a child's grasp during nap time causing the child to fall to the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 30 earlier visits
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to comply with mandatory reporting requirements by directing caregivers to report operational concerns and suspected abuse or neglect internally to administration before contacting CCR.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“It was determined through video surveillance that a child did not wash their hands after diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“It was determined through video surveillance that a shelf in the 2 year old classroom was not properly secured to the floor causing it to fall on a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“It was determined through video surveillance that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The infant room had 11 infants with 2 caregivers where the specified age group was 0-6 months. This was corrected at the inspection when 1 infant was moved to another room bringing the operation into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that prohibited punishment occurred with a child in care when a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by one arm causing the child’s feet to leave the ground in an effort to discipline the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm when the operation was notified that prohibited punishment occurred with a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025
- Nov 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child was left unattended in an operation vehicle for approximately 4 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that neglectful supervision did occur with the child(ren) in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver did not conduct a physical walk through and visual check of the vehicle before disabling the alarm from the rear of the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to obtain the parent's signature within 48 hours from the date of the incident. The incident occurred on 10/11/2024. Records indicate the parent signed the incident report on 10/22/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child was left on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“A caregiver wrapped a 2-year-old child in a blanket in order to lay the child down for naptime. The caregiver then used her hand to push the child's head down when the child lifted up and used her body to push the child's body down causing the child to fall forward and receive an injury.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
Mar 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Upon review of files an employee was missing an affidavit for employment and three employees were missing proof of education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver hit a child in the back of the head with their hand in an effort to discipline the child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“It was determined while reviewing video footage that a caregiver can be seen exiting the classroom, leaving another caregiver alone to supervise 21 three and four year old children. This occurred twice on the same day. The first time for 21 seconds and the second time for 26 seconds.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023
- Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined while reviewing video footage that caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm in an effort to discipline the child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
- Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A group of 33 children were observed to be playing on the playground. The youngest child was 13 months of age and the oldest child was 32 months of age. This was corrected at the inspection when the oldest group of children left the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
Dec 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation and after review of video footage that a caregiver lacked good judgment and self-control with a child in care when she used her arm to shove a child to the floor and then failed to comfort the crying child afterwards. The caregiver also used her hand to push a child away from her after talking to the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
- May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St.
Is Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 8, 2020.
When was Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 31 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 31 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St.'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St. cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 232-7387 to ask.
What is Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St.'s phone number?
(325) 232-7387.
Where is Day Nursery of Abilene Orange St.?
1450 N 17th St, Abilene, TX 79601. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance After School at Taylor, 0.6 miles away.