Kids Of Faith Learning Center
5501 US HIGHWAY 277 S, Abilene, TX 79606 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 204
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Baylee Reatherford
- Phone
- (325) 695-8654
- Regulated since
- Sep 16, 1995
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 138648 · number 512000
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Ratio was reduced during nap time when a caregiver was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12 months of age. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 22, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an up to date maintenance checklist for review. The most recent checklist available for review was from October 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a maintenance and documenting it brining the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver that has been employed longer than 90 days did not have a current first aid and CPR certification.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was lacking a recent gas inspection report for review.
HHSC 746.5405 — Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee that was cleaning in the cafeteria at the operation did not have an eligible background check before having access to children in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the employee left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The infant room had 11 infants in the room with three caregivers. The specified age group was 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when an infant was moved to another classroom bringing the operation in to compliance.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A trash can in the 2 yr old room and a trash can in the bathroom used by children did not have lids. Both trash cans contained soiled diapers.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Scissors and 2 containers of white out were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the two year old room. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the drawer and placed out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Food & allergies
A 22 month old was not strapped into the high chiar that was in the kidney bean shaped table during meal time. This was corrected at inspection when the child was moved to a seat with a working buckle and buckled in.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
4 booster seats on the van, used by the operation, were observed to be expired.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver pulled a 21 month old child by the arm in an effort to discipline the child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Other Serious
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Oct 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A 10 month old infant not yet on table food did not have up to date feeding instructions. the form was last updated in March of 2023.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child with a doctor note that states the child has a dairy allergy does not have an allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-25. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Illness & medication
2 children's files were lacking an immunization record. Furthermore, 2 children files were lacking a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Food & allergies
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the infant room answered their personal cell phone during the walk through of the infant room.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During outdoor time there was a 34 month old combined with a 12 month old on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the 12 month old was removed from the group.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Other Serious
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member that has access to the children was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the staff member left the premises.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
2 caregivers were supervising 22 children with the specified age group of 23 months. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver entered the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed not buckled into the toddler table while eating snack. This was corrected at the inspection when the chld was buckled in by a cregiver.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training
There are multiple caregiver files that lacking proof of caregiver qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to report suspected abuse of a child within a 48 hour time period.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 16 month old infant was napping in a reduced ratio classroom, along with children that are 18 months older than the infant. This was corrected at the inspection when the child was moved to the infant room.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
The surfacing under the outdoor play structure has not been maintained at the required depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A portion of the chainlink fence on the playground has separated from the frame causing a possible entrapment hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon review of children's files, it was observed that 2 children with food allergies did not have a signed allergy plan by the parent or the physician. Furthermore, allergy lists were not posted in all areas that the children spend time.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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