Arlene Coleman Bell
Abilene, TX 79605 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids of Faith Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 204
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 1995
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About
About Kids of Faith Learning Center
Kids of Faith Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 16, 1995, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 204 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 | 204 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids of Faith Learning 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 Kids of Faith Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 204 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1995
- License number
- #512000
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 21 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“Ratio was reduced during nap time when a caregiver was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12 months of age. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room bringing the operation into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
- Aug 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have an up to date maintenance checklist for review. The most recent checklist available for review was from October 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a maintenance and documenting it brining the operation into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not have a current first aid and CPR certification.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Show 27 earlier visits
Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation was lacking a recent gas inspection report for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
- Feb 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee that was cleaning in the cafeteria at the operation did not have an eligible background check before having access to children in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the employee left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The infant room had 11 infants in the room with three caregivers. The specified age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant was moved to another classroom bringing the operation in to compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Scissors and 2 containers of white out were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the two year old room. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the drawer and placed out of reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“A trash can in the 2 yr old room and a trash can in the bathroom used by children did not have lids. Both trash cans contained soiled diapers.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“4 booster seats on the van, used by the operation, were observed to be expired.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“A 22 month old was not strapped into the high chiar that was in the kidney bean shaped table during meal time. This was corrected at inspection when the child was moved to a seat with a working buckle and buckled in.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver pulled a 21 month old child by the arm in an effort to discipline the child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
- Oct 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a doctor note that states the child has a dairy allergy does not have an allergy emergency plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“A 10 month old infant not yet on table food did not have up to date feeding instructions. the form was last updated in March of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“2 children's files were lacking an immunization record. Furthermore, 2 children files were lacking a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
- May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During outdoor time there was a 34 month old combined with a 12 month old on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the 12 month old was removed from the group.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver in the infant room answered their personal cell phone during the walk through of the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
Apr 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member that has access to the children was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member left the premises.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“There are multiple caregiver files that lacking proof of caregiver qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant was observed not buckled into the toddler table while eating snack. This was corrected at the inspection when the chld was buckled in by a cregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“2 caregivers were supervising 22 children with the specified age group of 23 months. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
- Apr 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report suspected abuse of a child within a 48 hour time period.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
Sep 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“A 16 month old infant was napping in a reduced ratio classroom, along with children that are 18 months older than the infant. This was corrected at the inspection when the child was moved to the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The surfacing under the outdoor play structure has not been maintained at the required depth.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
- Jun 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Upon review of children's files, it was observed that 2 children with food allergies did not have a signed allergy plan by the parent or the physician. Furthermore, allergy lists were not posted in all areas that the children spend time.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A portion of the chainlink fence on the playground has separated from the frame causing a possible entrapment hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kids of Faith Learning Center
Is Kids of Faith Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 16, 1995.
When was Kids of Faith Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids of Faith Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 8 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Kids of Faith Learning Center care for?
204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids of Faith Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids of Faith Learning 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 Kids of Faith Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 695-8654 to ask.
What is Kids of Faith Learning Center's phone number?
(325) 695-8654.
Where is Kids of Faith Learning Center?
5501 US Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79606. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance After School Care at Bassetti, 0.5 miles away.