Maurita Jo Jenkins

1838 GLENHAVEN DR, Abilene, TX 79603 · Taylor County

16cited violations

0serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:30 PM
Phone: (325) 669-0537
Regulated since: May 25, 2016
HHSC IDs: Operation 1245318 · number 1626498
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	2	Safety & premises (2)
2023	10	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)
2022	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A child in care with a diagnosed nut allergy did not have an allergy plan on file in case of emergency.
  
  HHSC 747.3619 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  A child in care with a diagnosed nut allergy did not have an allergy plan on file in case of emergency.
  
  HHSC 747.3619 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
HHSC inspection history
May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children's hands were not washed prior to eating snack.
  
  HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Cleaning supplies were observed in reach of the children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
- Safety & premises
  A fire drill has not been conducted since May 2023. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-06.
- Illness & medication
  Three children records were missing current immunizations.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-13. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  The dog at the operation did not have current vaccination records. Neither the dog or the cat at the operation have a statement of health.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children's hands were not washed prior to eating snack.
  
  HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Cleaning supplies were observed in reach of the children.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
- Safety & premises
  A fire drill has not been conducted since May 2023. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-06.
- Illness & medication
  Three children records were missing current immunizations.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-13. Correction verified 2023-07-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  The dog at the operation did not have current vaccination records. Neither the dog or the cat at the operation have a statement of health.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The outdoor play area was observed to have trash, broken toys and debris in the reach of children.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  A cat was observed at the operation that does not have a current vaccination record.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-09-05.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The outdoor play area was observed to have trash, broken toys and debris in the reach of children.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  A cat was observed at the operation that does not have a current vaccination record.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Maurita Jo Jenkins, 1838 GLENHAVEN DR, Abilene, TX 79603-4326 (operation ID 1245318, operation number 1626498), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.