# Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program

Saint Johns Episcopal School Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Abilene, TX serving ages Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, with 68 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC.

## Key facts
- Status: Full Permit · Operating
- Address: 1600 Sherman Dr, Abilene, TX 79605

- Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Capacity: 68
- License/permit: 903411
- Operator: not published
- Phone: (325) 695-8870
- Website: stjohnsabilene.org
- Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
- Accepts child care subsidies: no
- Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=364686

## Inspection record
9 findings across 16 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-04-28 to 2026-08-27); 6 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2025-09-16 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-10-03: 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 throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a 2-year-old child in care was left alone unsupervised inside the enclosed playground area for a duration of 3 minutes and 52 seconds. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4))
- 2024-08-23 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-08-23: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a person in charge did not have an eligible background check and had access to young children in care. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641))
- 2024-07-29 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-09-10: 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 throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a young child in care was left alone unsupervised by a caregiver for approximately 15 minutes. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4))
- 2023-02-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-02-22: Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements: While surveying personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the 6 records did not have proof of GED/High School Diploma/or Equivalent. (§746.901(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-2))
- 2022-04-28 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: During the inspection 2 of the 4 children's files surveyed had outdated immunization records.  This was immediatly corrected by printing the most current IMMTRAC2 record available, placing the operation back into compliance. (§746.613(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-b))
- 2022-04-28 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-05-11: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: During the inspection some caregiver files were missing the required Annual Health and Safety Audit training and certificates. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e))
- 2022-04-28 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Post Notice of Permit Renewal: During the inspection the permit renewal was not posted with the required postings.  This was immediately corrected during the inspection, placing the operation back into compliance. (§745.479; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-479))
- 2022-04-28 — Safety hazards, High risk, Corrected at inspection: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children: During the inspection, disinfectant was located in 2 classrooms by the sinks, accessible to the children in care.  Chemicals located underneath the sink in the kitchen were also not secured with child safety locks and accessible for children in care.  This was immediately corrected by locating the disinfectant in high cabinets and fixing the locking mechanism on the door under the kitchen sink. (§746.3407(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-12))
- 2022-04-28 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: Children's Products- Annual Certification: During the inspection the last CPSC annual certification was dated back to 2020.  There wasn't a current CPSC annual certification posted.  This was immediately corrected during the inspection, placing the operation back into compliance. (§746.4135(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4135-b))

## Nearby programs
- [Small World of Learning](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1370494) — 0.87 km, capacity 190
- [Kids of Faith Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-138648) — 1.46 km, capacity 204
- [Pioneer Drive Cdc](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94446) — 1.65 km, capacity 250
- [Alliance After School at Bonham](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-529055) — 1.71 km, capacity 45
- [Alliance After School Care at Austin](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-300508) — 1.76 km, capacity 68
- [Alliance After School Care at Bassetti](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-128100) — 2.16 km, capacity 75

## Sources
- tx_hhsc_operations record 364686 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=364686
- us_census_geocoder record 1600 SHERMAN DR|ABILENE|TX|79605 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/
- tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 903411 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=903411

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