The Pillars Christian Learning Center

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: A situation that placed a child at risk two years ago was not reported to licensing.

Corrected Aug 26, 2026, verified by the state Aug 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: Fire Drills were not documented for the last four months.

Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Caregivers did not conduct a name to face count during a transition, as a result a child was left outside.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left outside during a transition from outside to inside.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must make sure employees comply with the standards.

State rule 746.1003(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards"

Inspector's note: It was not ensured that caregivers comply with the standard when caregivers did not conduct a proper name to face during a transition.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make employee assignments.

State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"

Inspector's note: Director did not assess a caregiver ability to work with children after concerns were brought up to her.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Caregiver did not demonstrate competency and good judgement when she did not inform the director or the parent that a child left the room and went to playground alone.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child left a room and went to the playground alone.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: It was not informed to licensing that a child left the room and went to the playground.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: A parent was not informed that a child left the room and went outside.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must set appropriate behavior expectations for children.

State rule 746.1203(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations"

Inspector's note: It was observed a room with children, children were observed on top and under the furniture, running around and a child was observed leaving the room without an adult intervention.

Corrected May 1, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

State rule 746.805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours"

Inspector's note: Videos requested by licensing as part of an investigation were not provided upon request. The videos were obtained two weeks after the investigation inspection.

Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified by the state May 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not conduct a name to face during a transition, as a result a child was left unsupervised.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was found unsupervised in the hallway.

Corrected Feb 17, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was witnessed on video using inappropriate discipline with a child.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: A caregiver failed to follow proper procedures for Discipline and guidance when interacting with a child.

Corrected Nov 17, 2025, verified by the state Nov 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.

State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"

Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current fire inspection at the time of inspection.

Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: Three outlets in the building were missing covers and were corrected during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regards to a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver forcefully sat a child in a chair and roughly pushed them to the table.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regards to a DFPS investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was witnessed on video grabbing a child by the arm.

Corrected Oct 23, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient, The operation failed to report allegations that a caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child to licensing.

Corrected Jul 14, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The operation failed to operate in compliance when classrooms were left out of ratio.

Corrected Jun 11, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: Caregiver were not able to provide the number of children they were reposible for.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk When the director is away, a qualified caregiver must be in charge.

State rule 746.1013(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge"

Inspector's note: The director did not assign a person to be in charge in the mornings.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 746.631(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were not signing in the children as they were arriving in the morning.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis

State rule 746.1507(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis"

Inspector's note: It was observed 23 children to one caregiver, the Specified Age group was 3 years old,15 children should have been in care.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: One of the drivers did not have current transportation training on file.

Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified by the state Apr 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).