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2309 S Willis St, Abilene, TX
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Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center
Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2006, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street 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.
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 Vine Street Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #857700- 3770
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 17 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
“Although the operation did call the parent and notify the parent when the child became ill in care, the operation failed to call 911 when the parent delayed picking up the child resulting in a medical emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jul 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by yelling and intimidating a child.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined a caregiver was not interacting in a positive manner with children when the caregiver used her foot to separate children and has inadvertently spit on children when yelling.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During a review of caregiver files, one caregivers pediatric CPR and First Aid was expired, leaving the caregiver without a current certification in pediatric CPR and First aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Dec 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“4 of the infants eating breakfast at the kidney bean table were not strapped in.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“In the course of the DFPS investigation it was found that the caregiver grabbed the child on the left arm causing the scratches.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“In the DFPS investigation it was found that the operation did not notify the parent of the scratches when the child was picked up that day.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
- Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report an injury of a child within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection expired on 3/22/22.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center
Is Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2006.
When was Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Vine Street Center care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 672-7351 to ask.
What is Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center's phone number?
(325) 672-7351.
Where is Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center?
1442 Vine St, Abilene, TX 79602. The nearest other daycare we list is Aldersgate Abilene Methodist Church Academy, 0.3 miles away.