1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC
410 E Church Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
24 critical, 24 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 5, 2026.
36 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
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- Night careListed
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Licensed capacity: 38 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careListed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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24 critical, 24 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 5, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
12 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.305(a)(6) (4 visits); 746.2805(3) (4 visits); 746.2807 (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(2)(A) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.2805(8) (4 visits); 746.707 (4 visits); 746.1203(3)(D) (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (4 visits); 746.2415(b) (4 visits); 746.3701(5) (4 visits); 746.4601(5) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Mar 16, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
56 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
State verification published Mar 16, 2026.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Feb 6, 2026 to Mar 16, 202612 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 25, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 6, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(3)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- 2025
- Jan 27, 2025 to Jul 2, 202516 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jul 2, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 28, 2025 inspection
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 27, 2025 complaint investigation
- 2024
- Jul 15, 2024 to Jul 15, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 15, 2024 inspection
- Jul 15, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 15, 2024 inspection
- Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2415(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
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- 2023
- Aug 25, 2023 to Aug 25, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 25, 2023 inspection
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- Aug 25, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Oct 11, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).
- Oct 11, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).
- Oct 11, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).
- Oct 11, 2022Inspection6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1303(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(8).
- 2021
- Nov 29, 2021 to Nov 29, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 29, 2021 inspection
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- Nov 29, 2021 inspection
- Nov 29, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 7, 2013
- Capacity
- 38 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Bell
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- What will we pay in the first month, and what is refundable? Confirm how the deposit is credited.
- Is a place available for our age group and start date? Can you confirm that in writing?
- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Report Situation Placing Children at Risk”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
- How do you handle allergies, medication, accessibility, and additional support needs?
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Contact & location
410 E Church Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
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