The Pillars Christian Learning Center
Licensed child-care center in Richardson, TX 75082 · Texas operation #1803117
Record summary
3 high-risk · 11 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 16 inspections and 7 investigations); last inspection Oct 21, 2026.
0 of 11 citations were 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.
Details
- Address
- 3501 Murphy Rd, Richardson, TX 75082
- Phone
- (972) 680-3062
- 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
- 248 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 4, 2025
- Director
- Catie Williams
- 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 21, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 3, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Sep 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 18, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
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 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: A child was observed to unplug and attempt to plug in a cord in the wall.
Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 14, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."
Inspector's note: 1 staff had a CPR/First aid that expired 5/2026.
Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: The operation had not been completing fire drills. There were none to review.
Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).
State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"
Inspector's note: 1 staff did not have a notorized affidavit on file.
Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 31, 2026.
Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: 1 staff did not have a signed pre-employent affidavit on file.
Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 31, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 20, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 24, 2026: Investigation of a self-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: A caregiver engaged inappropriately with children during play.
Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified by the state Jul 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 29, 2026: 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 evaluated as part of a follow up and found deficient. A child was left unattended on the playground.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 23, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.
State rule 746.3503(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment- If Above Floor Level Must Use Safety Mechanism"
Inspector's note: On the four diaper changing tables above floor level, the diaper changing mats are flat on a counter. One side of the counters does not have a raised side.
Corrected Dec 29, 2025, verified by the state Jan 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 22, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.
State rule 746.3503(c)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child"
Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver did not keep their hand on an infant who was on the diapering table.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Diaper-changing equipment and areas must meet the state's requirements.
State rule 746.3503(c)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child"
Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with caregivers, it was determined that a caregiver was not facing an infant and was more than an arm's length away from the infant when the infant fell off a diaper table and received a minor injury.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 2, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface
State rule 746.5015(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface"
Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that a group of children were participating in sprinkler play on the concrete basketball court of the facility.
Corrected Jul 31, 2025, verified by the state Aug 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 3, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Apr 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 24, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 5 citations. 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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
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 #1803117.
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