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The Willow Child Development Center

801 W Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040 · Dallas County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

The Willow Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Garland, TX, licensed for up to 256 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 7 of them high-risk. 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 18 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #45 of 57 centers in Garland and better than 60% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 60%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #45 of 57 centers in Garland
7High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 30 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards5
Food & feeding3
Supervision3
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 21, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers failed to verify name on bottle prior to feeding which caused an infant to receive the wrong bottle.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026
Medium HighMay 26, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that infant bottle was labeled and that the correct bottle was provided to the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 4, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
After conducting interviews and reviewing the video footage, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the arm.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
The operation did not place the mats for sufficient walking space between them.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
HighDec 23, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During the practice of a safety/emergency drill, a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes.
Correction verified Jan 15, 2026
MediumMar 27, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Two classrooms had straps missing from seats infants are using on a daily basis.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
HighMar 27, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
It was determined than an infant under twelve months was placed in the crib multiple times with a blanket
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
HighMar 27, 2025InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
It was determined that two infants were obsevred in restrictive devices for over an hour.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
MediumMar 18, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions, leading to an infant missing a bottle feeding.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
Child was left outside on playground unattended for 10 minutes.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
HighFeb 21, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance §746.3703(c)
Caregiver was allowed to supervise children under the influence.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
HighFeb 21, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
Caregiver was smoking a controlled substance on the premises.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2023
HighOct 5, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
The caregivers did not follow their operation policy for supervision when transitioning children from the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighOct 5, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
The operation did notify a parent after a child was left unattended in the classroom when the fire alarm went off unexpectedly.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity256 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 13, 1987
DirectorKristen Beasley
Phone9722723221
State operation #42550

Common questions

Does The Willow Child Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are The Willow Child Development Center’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 The Willow Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does The Willow Child Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Willow Child Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Garland, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has The Willow Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 4, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Willow Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Garland?

It is tied for #45 of 57 centers in Garland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 60% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Willow Child Development Center last inspected?

Aug 14, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 42550 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.