A Habitat For Learning
3242 BELTWAY S # FM707, Abilene, TX 79606 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Michelle Van Horne
- Phone
- (325) 692-2481
- Regulated since
- Jan 16, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 322741 · number 877885
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated health inspection on file. The most recent health inspection expired on 2/12/2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have an updated health inspection on file. The most recent health inspection expired on 2/12/2025.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-12. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through video surveillance that a child in care left the building unsupervised.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through video surveillance that a child in care left the building unsupervised.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1401(e) — Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1401(e) — Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child allergic to tree nuts did not have an allergy plan signed by the parent. The plan was only signed by the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child allergic to tree nuts did not have an allergy plan signed by the parent. The plan was only signed by the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing of files it was determined that the director was lacking an up to date 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 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing of files it was determined that the director was lacking an up to date 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 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Several areas of the chain link fence on the playground were detached from the frame causing possible entrapment hazards.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-07.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Several areas of the chain link fence on the playground were detached from the frame causing possible entrapment hazards.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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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.