Arlene Coleman Bell
Abilene, TX 79605 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
South Willis KinderCare
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About South Willis KinderCare
South Willis KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Abilene, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 3, 1986, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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
- 100 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. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™ |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child care scholarships through Texas Workforce Commission |
| Parent updates | Parent app (KinderCare App) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (National Accreditation Commission) |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
South Willis KinderCare 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 South Willis KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #64980
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 30 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver has been witnessed pulling a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver has been witnessed yelling at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“A Television in the 4 year old room was not mounted or anchored. This was corrected at inspection when the television was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers have been witnessed yelling at children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
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 a child in care was injured at the operation and cast was placed on the child's arm. The incident occurred on 10/28/2025. This incident was not reported to CCR by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Show 46 earlier visits
- Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“During the inspection the playground gate was observed to be locked. The caregiver did not have the key on their persons while supervising children in care on the playground. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by placing the key to the gate by the exit door for caregivers to access while outside.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“The infant caregiver was observed placing the infant on their stomach to sleep. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when CCR prompted the caregiver to place the infant on their back.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Visit1 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 HHS Investigation a child in care was injured at the operation and subsequently sought medical treatment. The incident occurred on 7/10/2025. The incident was not reported to CCR until 7/15/2025 during an investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection1 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 HHS Investigation a child in care was injured at the operation and subsequently sought medical treatment. The incident occurred on 7/10/2025. The incident was not reported to CCR until 7/15/2025 during an investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
“CCR arrived at the facility. CCR rang the doorbell numerous times. CCR contacted operation staff by phone after no personnel answered the door. Operation staff still did not come to the door. Operation staff on the playground observed CCR waiting at the door and still did not answer. It was approximately 8-9 minutes before CCR was allowed access to the building. CCR was eventually allowed access inside the building by a parent, not personnel.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The toilets at the center were not functioning and overflowing when CCR tested. The contaminated water from the toilets was overflowing onto the floors. This was immediately corrected when children in care were sent home due to unsanitary conditions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that children in care were exposed to unsanitary conditions regarding plumbing concerns. The unsanitary conditions started on 4/8/25. CCR arrived at the facility to investigate on 4/11/25.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two employees were present and actively supervising children in care in a classroom without an eligible background check. This was immediately corrected during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“Current activity plans were not posted in the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
“A governing body change was not updated as required. The new area director started on 10/1/24. The new area director was not listed as a controlling person during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the unannounced walk-through inspection there were numerous hazards observed. The toilets utilized by children in care were dirty with either urine/fecal matter or both. There was what appeared to be possible mold underneath a refrigerator in a classroom. There were cleaning supplies accessible in a bathoom utilized by children in care. This was immediatly corrected during the isnpection by removing the cleaning supplies. There were mice droppings observed inside the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
Nov 15, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“An operational staff was observed yelling at numerous children in care on numerous occasions when the children wouldn't listen or behave.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.3703(b) - No Alcohol or Controlled Substances Consumed
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that an operational employee was under the influence of alcohol while present at the operation during operating hours and actively on the clock.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that numerous operational staff failed to report to CCR when they had concerns of minimum standard violations.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that caregivers lacked good judgment when they were screaming at one another, using profanity, and threatening one another while children were in care. The director failed to address numerous health or safety concerns such as mold, mice, and mice droppings. The permit holder failed to utilize good judgment when interviewing an operational employee with the director present, breaching confidentiality.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“An operational employee responsible for children in care and counted in child/caregiver ratio failed to maintain supervision on multiple occasions. The employee went to the office to retrieve their computer, their phone, or to work. The employee also left the classroom unattended to answer the door.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that an operational employee grabbed and pulled children in care on more than one occasion.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“During the inspection 10 personnel files were audited. 3 files were missing date of hire. 6 files were missing high school diploma/GED. 3 files were missing affidavit of employment. 1 file was missing an acknowledgment signed for operational policies and procedures. 1 file was missing a photo identification/drivers license. 2 files were missing proof of orientation. 1 file was missing proof of background check. All files were missing the required annual trainings as they could not be located by the person in charge.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infant files did no have updated infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“During the inspection 10 children records were audited. 4 files did not have current immunization records. 1 file did not have health care information. 2 files did not have emergency care authorization. 1 file did not have a current vision/hearing screening for a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023
- Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operational employees failed to report abuse neglect concerns to CPS when they became aware of the situation requiring them to report to the hotline.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that an operational employee designated in charge violated numerous minimum standards and was not routinely present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that operational staff that were left in charge lacked self-control when the staff yelled, threatened, and harassed other operational staff and parents on multiple occasions when children in care were present. The same operational employee used profanity around children in care while yelling at operational staff in front of children in care. The same operational employee also violated the operation's tobacco free policy and procedures by bringing a vape pen on the premises. Another operational staff lacked good judgment when the staff notified a parent in advance of a CPS case filed to give "fair-warning."”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
- May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that operational staff did not report concerns to CCR regarding prohibited punishment by a caregiver with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that children in care were harshly treated by a caregiver when the caregiver yelled, shoved, lifted a child up by their shirt, picked children up by their arm off of the ground, and threw children in care on their cots when they wouldn't sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver failed to utilize good judgment when she frequently cursed towards and in front of the children in care. The same caregiver also lacked self-control when becoming frustrated with the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the handwashing sink was also utilized for sanitization and disinfecting toys. The handwashing sink was also utilized for washing bottles and sippy cups.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023
- Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver slapped children's hands. A child in care was forcefully grabbed and forced to the ground. The caregiver also yelled at the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2022
- Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection a bathroom ulitized by children in care did not have soap and paper towels.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the monitoring inspection on 8/25/22 it was determined that the operation's loose fill surfacing was insufficient. On 9/8/22, it was determined that the loose fill still had not been delivered by cooperate office.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022
- Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The mulch was insufficient at the end of the slides on the outdoor playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection, a 4 year old child in care was observed outside on the playground unsupervised. The 4 year old classroom had entered the building and the child in care was left alone outside for approximately one minute. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by guiding the child in care back inside the building into the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“A survey of children's immunization records were reviewed. 2 of the 4 immunization records were not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about South Willis KinderCare
Is South Willis KinderCare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 3, 1986.
When was South Willis KinderCare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has South Willis KinderCare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 13 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 South Willis KinderCare care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does South Willis KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are South Willis KinderCare'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 South Willis KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 698-1878 to ask.
What is South Willis KinderCare's phone number?
(325) 698-1878.
Where is South Willis KinderCare?
2309 S Willis St, Abilene, TX 79605. The nearest other daycare we list is Beltway Kids Academy, under 0.1 miles away.