A Habitat for Learning
A Habitat for Learning is a licensed child care center in Abilene, TX, licensed for up to 163 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 11). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #32 of 40 centers in Abilene and better than 33% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A child with a listed diagnosed allergy of apple peels and whole peanuts did not have an emergency allergy plan on file at the time of inspection.
The operation did not have an updated health inspection on file. The most recent health inspection expired on 2/12/2025.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
A caregiver was observed supervising a group of 13 chidlren with the youngest child in the group being 12 months and the oldest child being 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver stepped in, taking over the group of 4 infants and bringing the operation into compliance.
It was determined through video surveillance that a child in care left the building unsupervised.
A caregiver in the infant room that has a background check submitted as a volunteer was supervising 3 infants alone. The caregiver does not have educational documentation and does not meet caregiver qualifications. This was corrected at inspection when a qualified caregiver entered the classroom.
A child allergic to tree nuts did not have an allergy plan signed by the parent. The plan was only signed by the physician.
Upon reviewing of files it was determined that the director was lacking an up to date first aid and CPR certification.
The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file. The Directorcalled the plumbers immediately to schedule a gas inspection. The director will email the gas inspection once it is completed.
The operation did not have a playground safety checklist available for review. This was corrected at the inspection when the director printed a new form and conducted a maintenance check during the inspection.
Several areas of the chain link fence on the playground were detached from the frame causing possible entrapment hazards.
About this center
Common questions
Does A Habitat for Learning take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are A Habitat for Learning’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does A Habitat for Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has A Habitat for Learning had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 30, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does A Habitat for Learning compare with other daycares in Abilene?
It is #32 of 40 centers in Abilene by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 33% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was A Habitat for Learning last inspected?
Jun 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 877885 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.