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Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center

3434 Sherry Ln, Abilene, TX 796034.5· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2000
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About Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center

Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 30, 2000, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center 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.
Taylor County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2000
License number
#39108- 3770
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “It was determined through the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was left in a bouncer for more than 15 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

  8. Sep 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “A trash can containing soiled diapers was observed without a cover, making the contents of the trash can accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the garbage was removed and made inaccessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Oct 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver in the 3 year old classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

  5. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “During the inspection one employee file could not be located for a new hire. Of the 10 personnel records surveyed, one employee did not have proof the GED/high school diploma.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “1 of the 10 children records surveyed did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022

  9. Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  11. Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Aug 12, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “The rotating menu utilized by the operation did not reflect substitutions utilized for PM snack on 8/11/22. The Texas Department of Agriculture paperwork also reflected inaccuracies reflecting food served to children in care for PM snack. Substitutes were not indicated on either report.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022

  13. Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Feb 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “An infant was observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device. The infant was moved to a crib during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  15. Dec 7, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child who had a note on a doctor's prescription pad paper instructing not to give the child a certain food did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022

  16. Dec 4, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center

Is Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 30, 2000.

When was Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Sherry Lane Center care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 673-1781 to ask.

What is Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center's phone number?

(325) 673-1781.

Where is Day Nursery of Abilene Sherry Lane Center?

3434 Sherry Ln, Abilene, TX 79603. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance After School Care @ Long, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).