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Pup Academy Staff Daycare

6249 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2023

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About Pup Academy Staff Daycare

Pup Academy Staff Daycare is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 9, 2023, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

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
170 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 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 capacity170 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Pup Academy Staff Daycare 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 Pup Academy Staff Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1775279
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “3 caregiver files reviewed lacked 24 hours of annual training for the previous completed training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “A caregiver hired on August 4, 2026 was counted in ratio in the toddler room without completing 8 hours of preservice training in required topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

  2. Apr 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined through video surveillance that a caregiver lacked good judgment when they picked up a child in care by one arm and inappropriately carried the child down the hall.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026

  6. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “A substitute caregiver in the 2 yr old room that was hired in April 2024 did not have current First aid and CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A caregvier from the toddler room was observed out of the classroom at the front desk leaving their co-caregiver in the classroom out of ratio with 10 children where the age group of children was 10 months to 18months.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  2. Aug 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation violated minimum standards by leaving 2 caregivers, who were within their 90 days of employment and lacked training in pediatric first aid and rescue breathing, unsupervised with children during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  3. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A deep hole was observed in the ground of the outdoor play space adjacent to the sidewalk causing a hazard to children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “A 15 month old infant was observed unbuckled in a highchair. This was corrected at inspection when the child was buckled into the highchair.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2023

  8. Jun 14, 2023InspectionNo 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 Pup Academy Staff Daycare

Is Pup Academy Staff Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 9, 2023.

When was Pup Academy Staff Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pup Academy Staff Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Pup Academy Staff Daycare care for?

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

Does Pup Academy Staff Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pup Academy Staff Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pup Academy Staff Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 437-2350 to ask.

What is Pup Academy Staff Daycare's phone number?

(325) 437-2350.

Where is Pup Academy Staff Daycare?

6249 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606. The nearest other daycare we list is Sonshine Kids 2, 0.1 miles away.

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