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The Pillars Christian Learning Center

Licensed child-care center in Rowlett, TX 75089 · Texas operation #1803121

Record summary

6 high-risk · 9 total

6 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 17 inspections and 11 investigations); last inspection Oct 29, 2026.

1 of 9 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.

Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.

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Details

Address
8402 Chiesa Rd, Rowlett, TX 75089
Phone
(972) 412-3900
Website
www.thepillars.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
245 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Nov 5, 2024
Director
Sharon Garland
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.

Inspection history, last 24 months

Oct 29, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 27, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Oct 13, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 12, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

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: The operation didn't follow their transportation policies to confirm whether children needed to be picked up on the daycare vehicle. This resulted in children being left at school.

Corrected Oct 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Oct 6, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 5, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jul 9, 2026: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jun 2, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 12, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 4, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Diapers must be changed promptly.

State rule 746.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt"

Inspector's note: A child was left for hours without a diaper change.

Corrected May 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 25, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 30, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 26, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: It is determined that a caregiver exhibited prohibited discipline techniques by yelling and talking down to children.

Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Oct 10, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 2, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

2 citations.

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: This standard was found to be deficient. A child was able to leave the classroom and be on the playground, unattended for 15 minutes.

Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified by the state Oct 10, 2025. 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: This standard was found to be deficient. Parent was not called immediately after the incident occurred.

Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified by the state Oct 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 30, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 25, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 7 caregivers out of 10 were missing a notarized employment affidavit. These were all corrected at inspection.

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

Sep 24, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

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: This standard was found to be deficient.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 7, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 24, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 23, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

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"

Corrected Jun 30, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 29, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

May 8, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 8, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 7, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: The operation left a child unattended in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes.

Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified by the state May 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 17, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 5, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.

What the risk levels mean

Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: The Pillars Christian Learning Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1803121.

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