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Childcare center · Garland, TX

The Willow Child Development Center

A licensed child care center in Garland, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).

Program details

Program type: Licensed child care center

Address: 801 W AVENUE D, Garland, TX 75040

County: Dallas County

Phone: (972) 272-3221

Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School

Licensed capacity: 256 children

State ID (HHSC operation number): 42550

Permit: Full Permit, issued March 13, 1987

On corrective action (HHSC): No

On adverse action (HHSC): No

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Inspection history

From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026

  • 23 inspections
  • 9 investigations
  • 9 citations from these visits (risk level: High 4, Medium High 3, Medium 2)

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from February 14, 2022 to November 10, 2026, newest first: 44 visits and 14 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

  1. November 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  2. August 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  3. July 31, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  4. July 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  5. July 21, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 5, 2026 · Correction verified: August 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  6. July 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  7. July 7, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

  8. June 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  9. May 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  10. May 26, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

  11. April 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  12. April 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  13. March 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  14. March 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  15. March 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  16. March 4, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2026 · Correction verified: April 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      After conducting interviews and reviewing the video footage, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the arm.

  17. March 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  18. February 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  19. February 24, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 24, 2026 · Correction verified: April 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation did not place the mats for sufficient walking space between them.

  20. February 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  21. January 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

  22. December 23, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2026 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the practice of a safety/emergency drill, a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes.

  23. December 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  24. October 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  25. July 14, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

  26. April 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  27. March 27, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

    • 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2025 · Correction verified: April 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was determined than an infant under twelve months was placed in the crib multiple times with a blanket

    • 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2025 · Correction verified: April 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was determined that two infants were obsevred in restrictive devices for over an hour.

    • 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2025 · Correction verified: April 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two classrooms had straps missing from seats infants are using on a daily basis.

  28. March 18, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2025 · Correction verified: April 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions, leading to an infant missing a bottle feeding.

  29. March 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

  30. September 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  31. September 26, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

  32. April 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

  33. May 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  34. March 31, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  35. March 28, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2023 · Correction verified: May 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Child was left outside on playground unattended for 10 minutes.

  36. March 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  37. February 21, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.3703(c) - Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2023 · Correction verified: March 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregiver was allowed to supervise children under the influence.

    • 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2023 · Correction verified: March 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregiver was smoking a controlled substance on the premises.

  38. February 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

  39. November 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  40. October 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  41. October 5, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations

    • 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation did notify a parent after a child was left unattended in the classroom when the fire alarm went off unexpectedly.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The caregivers did not follow their operation policy for supervision when transitioning children from the classroom.

  42. June 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  43. February 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

  44. February 14, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

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Sources

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.

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