# The Willow Child Development Center The Willow Child Development Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Garland, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 256 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 801 W Avenue D, Garland, TX 75040 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 256 - License/permit: 42550 - Operator: not published - Phone: (972) 272-3221 - Website: fbcgarland.org/willow - Hours: 06:30 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=94756 ## Inspection record 14 findings across 43 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-02-14 to 2026-08-14); 12 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-07-21 — Food & nutrition, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-14: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: 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. (§746.2419(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-6)) - 2026-05-26 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups: 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. (§746.2419(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2419-6)) - 2026-03-04 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-04-17: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment: After conducting interviews and reviewing the video footage, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by hitting a child on the arm. (§746.2805(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-1)) - 2026-02-24 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-04-17: Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space: The operation did not place the mats for sufficient walking space between them. (§746.2909(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-3)) - 2025-12-23 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-01-15: Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised: During the practice of a safety/emergency drill, a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately two minutes. (§746.2401(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2401-7)) - 2025-03-27 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2025-04-03: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes: It was determined that two infants were obsevred in restrictive devices for over an hour. (§746.2417(2)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2417-2-b)) - 2025-03-27 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2025-04-03: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age: It was determined than an infant under twelve months was placed in the crib multiple times with a blanket (§746.2415(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2415-b)) - 2025-03-27 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-04-03: Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer: Two classrooms had straps missing from seats infants are using on a daily basis. (§746.4501(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4501-b)) - 2025-03-18 — Food & nutrition, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-04-24: Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional: Caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions, leading to an infant missing a bottle feeding. (§746.2421(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2421-a)) - 2023-03-28 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-03: Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs: Child was left outside on playground unattended for 10 minutes. (§746.1203(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-4)) - 2023-02-21 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-03-09: Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance: Caregiver was allowed to supervise children under the influence. (§746.3703(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3703-c)) - 2023-02-21 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2023-03-09: No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers: Caregiver was smoking a controlled substance on the premises. (§746.3703(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3703-d)) - 2022-10-05 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2022-11-10: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children: The caregivers did not follow their operation policy for supervision when transitioning children from the classroom. (§746.1203(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-4)) - 2022-10-05 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-11-10: Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk: The operation did notify a parent after a child was left unattended in the classroom when the fire alarm went off unexpectedly. (§746.307(b)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-307-b-4)) ## Nearby programs - [Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1460596) — 0.21 km, capacity 145 - [Happy Days School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-112174) — 0.61 km, capacity 201 - [Childcaregroup Anderson Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94176) — 1.51 km, capacity 78 - [Mount Hebron Dcc](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-134454) — 1.79 km, capacity 195 - [Abugida Academy 2](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1480521) — 2.16 km, capacity 92 - [Lighthouse Bilingual Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1154600) — 2.41 km, capacity 68 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 94756 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=94756 - us_census_geocoder record 801 W AVENUE D|GARLAND|TX|75040 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 42550 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=42550 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02995-2077 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02995-2077 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-94756 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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