Big Adventures Learning Center
Does Big Adventures Learning Center have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 45 child-care citations for Big Adventures Learning Center in ABILENE, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 18 are recorded at the High level and 19 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 18 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the review of video surveillance, it was determined that a caregiver transitioned from outside to inside unknowingly leaving a child in their class behind on the playground with another group of children.
- High
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed leaving a group of 9 toddlers on the playground when she stepped inside the doorway of the building making her unable to intervene and no longer in close proximity
- High
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver in the 2 year old room did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the premises of the daycare.
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- High
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
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a Pre-k child was left unsupervised.
- High
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
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver fell asleep during naptime in the classroom while supervising children.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Window cleaner was observed in the restroom in the drawer in access to children. The drawer did not have a lock on it. This was corrected when the window cleaner was removed from the drawer bringing the operation into compliance.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An 3 month old infant was observed asleep in a swing. The caregiver stated the infant had been asleep for 45 minutes. THis was corrected when the infant was removed from the swing bringing the operation into compliance.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver in the infant room state there were 7 children in care. When CCR rep counted there were 6 children in care.
- High
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
A 6 month old and a 3 month old were observed in a restritive device in the infant room. When asked the caregvier stated the infants had each been in the devices for about 20 minutes. This was corrected at inspection when the infants were removed from the devices brining the operation into compliance.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver in the infant room was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 7 month was observed in their crib with a hand cloth sized security blanket. This was corrected at the inspection when the item was removed from the crib.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were observed in multiple unlocked drawers in the restroom accessible to children in care. Furthermore, baby powder was observed under the changing table in the 2 year old room accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed from the drawers and the powder was placed out of reach of the children in care.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver in the Pre-k classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation and the operation submitted a background check on the caregiver.
- High
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a caregiver hit a child on the hand in an effort to punish the child.
- High
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
It was determined that the operation failed to notify the parent immediately of physical abuse allegations against their child as required by Texas Family Code ?261.001.
- High
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
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a child left their classroom without the knowledge of the caregiver. The child exited the building with an off-duty caregiver that was unaware the child had followed them out of the building. Therefore, there was a period of time where no one was responsible for the child in order to provide the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child?s safety and well-being.
- High
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
I was determined throughout the course of the investigation that the operation was not following background check requirements for 2 caregivers.
- High
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver in the infant room was not aware of how many infants were present. When asked the caregiver stated 8 children were present. Upon counting, there were 9 children present. A caregiver in the two year old room was not aware of the ages of children in their care
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the review of video surveillance, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone for approximately 2.5 minutes while supervising 9 children on the playground.
- Medium High
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file for review during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
11 infants in the 12-17 month old room were observed to be unbuckled in the toddler tables during meal time. This was corrected at inspection when all the infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The fire drills were last completed on 6/18/2025. The operation completed a drill during the inspection bringing the operation into compliance.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver in the pre-k room was using their cell phone for personal use during nap time.
- Medium High
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
The television in the school age classroom is not anchored.
- Medium High
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
There are portions of the wall in the main hallway, large indoor play area, and upstairs hallway that paint is peeling and baseboards are peeled back exposing the sheet rock. Furthermore, the licensed restroom downstairs is missing ceiling tiles.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been conducted since 12/31/2024.
- Medium High
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
It was determined through review of video footage that a caregiver used an electronic device for personal use while supervising children.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Portions of the chainlink fence are not anchored to the posts causing a hazard to children in care.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
11 children ages 14 months to 21 months were observed to be unbuckled in the kidney bean toddler table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all the children were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Multiple classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach of children on countertops and under cabinets. This was corrected at the inspection when the cleaning supplies were placed out of reach of the children in care.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A caregiver was observed out of their classroom to open the main entrance door for a delivery driver upon my entry for the inspection. The caregiver then entered their classroom. The classroom had 10 children with ages 11 months to 17 months. At the time only one caregiver was present until the other caregiver entered back into the calssroom.
- Medium High
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
A portion of the wall in the large playroom was missing paint/coating exposing the sheet rock and causing a hazard to children in care.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A 12 month old child in the infant room was observed to be unbuckled in a high chair. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the high chair. A 18 month old in the toddler room was observed to be unbuckled in the toddler kidney bean shaped table. This ws corrected when the child was removed from the toddler table.
- Medium High
746.3415(9) - Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
A classroom was observed to not wash hands after entering the room from participating in outdoor activities.
- Medium High
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing was observed in the toddler room: A caregiver was observed leaving a child unattended on the diaper changing table. The diaper changing table was not sanitized after use.
- Medium High
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
A caregiver not current in pediatric first-aid with rescue breathing was observed unsupervised caring for a group of children in care. This was corrected at inspection when another qualified caregiver stepped in with the group of children. Bringing the operation into compliance.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
As of the date of this inspection, the center is currently waiting on the city to conduct a sanitation inspection. This inspection should take place within the coming days.
- Medium
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The infant room had a screen playing coco melon during lunch time that was visible to the 4 infants in the room sitting at the toddler table. This was corrected at inspection whenthe screen was turned around and no longer visible to the children in care.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
3 staff files were lacking annual training in required topics.
- Medium
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A caregiver did not have a valid CPR certification available for review during the time of the inspection.
- Medium
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
It was determined during the course of the investigation that the operation did not provide the parent with an incident report for a situation that placed a child at risk.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Several staff records were missing required items such as affidavits, educational documentation and copies of photo ID's.
- Medium
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
A 14 month old child was observed not buckled into the highchair during snack time. This was corrected at inspection when the child was buckled in.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation had not documented a fire drill since 12/7/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during the inspection.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Upon reviewing documentation of drills it was discovered that the fire drill conducted for July 2022 was not documented on the drill documentaiton form. This was corrected at inspection when the director documeted the fire drill on the form.
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