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The Willow School

1911 W Avenue H, Temple, TX 765044.6· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2024
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About

About The Willow School

The Willow School is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 19, 2024, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageSTEM / STEAMAccepts 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
68 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentSpanish, sign language, French lessons
StaffOur staff are trained in First Aid and CPR
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Willow School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 The Willow School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1794536
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 18 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 13, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was using their smart watch to talk and or text while supervision the children. This was corrected as the caregiver is no longer employeed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “During an investigation it was found that a caregiver gave a toddler Mike and Ike candy which can be a choking hazard for that age group. The caregiver no longer works at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

  6. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child was left without supervision on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

  5. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo 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 The Willow School

Is The Willow School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 19, 2024.

When was The Willow School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Willow School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 18 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 The Willow School care for?

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

Does The Willow School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Willow School'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 The Willow School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 561-1112 to ask.

What is The Willow School's phone number?

(254) 561-1112.

Where is The Willow School?

1911 W Avenue H, Temple, TX 76504. The nearest other daycare we list is Ebony and Ivorys Child Care and Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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