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Little Saints Early Childhood Center

1642 S 9th St, Abilene, TX 796021.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2015

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About Little Saints Early Childhood Center

Little Saints Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 20, 2015, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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

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

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Saints Early Childhood 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 Little Saints Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1547964
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The gate on the playground was damaged causing a gap in the gate/fence that children could squeeze through creating a risk to children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver at the operation did not have current CPR/frist aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

  2. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 19, 2024Inspection1 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 was present at the operation before receiving a eligibility determination notification from the background check unit. The caregiver left the operation today, bringing the operation into compliance”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024

  4. Oct 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation has not conducted a fire drill this school year since re-opening in August. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted and documented a fire drill.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The wood chip surfacing on the playground is not being maintained to a depth of 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies were lacking required information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with [name]”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2022

  8. Jan 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about Little Saints Early Childhood Center

Is Little Saints Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 20, 2015.

When was Little Saints Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Saints Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Little Saints Early Childhood Center care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Little Saints Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Saints Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Saints Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 677-7951 to ask.

What is Little Saints Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(325) 677-7951.

Where is Little Saints Early Childhood Center?

1642 S 9th St, Abilene, TX 79602. The nearest other daycare we list is Day Nursery of Abilene Vine Street Center, 0.5 miles away.

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