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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
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 42550 on the search page).
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.
November 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 31, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
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.
July 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 7, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
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.
April 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
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.
March 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
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.
February 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
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.
December 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 14, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
April 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
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.
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.
March 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 26, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
April 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
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.
March 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
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.
February 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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.
June 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 14, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.