1 critical and 1 serious findings across 12 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jul 22, 2026. Latest visit Sep 18, 2026, no findings.
Critical findings1 · Killeen median 1
52% of Killeen licensed centers have at least one
Serious findings1 · Killeen median 2
63% of Killeen licensed centers have at least one
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Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigationCriticalHarsh, cruel or unusual punishmentTexas: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment · HighVerified corrected Aug 3, 2026
“During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child and threatened the children by telling them that pow pow would be used.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jul 22, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.
Oct 9, 2025InspectionSeriousChildren's products not certifiedTexas: Children's Products- Annual Certification · MediumCorrected during the visit
2findings in 36 months1verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified
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4 visits
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20264 visits · 1 recorded finding
Sep 18, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Aug 3, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding
Discipline and treatment of children
Critical
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver used prohibited punishment on a child and threatened the children by telling them that pow pow would be used.
State verification recorded Aug 3, 2026.
Standard 746.2805(1) · Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jul 30, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026163071
Visit source ID
905692587
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During the investigation it was observed that the school age children and infants did not have a written activity plan that complies with ?746.2205 of this subchapter (relating to What must a written activity plan include?).
State verification recorded Oct 5, 2023.
Standard 746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 2, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025996441
Visit source ID
905575365
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Serious
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there were 20 children together in one room, ranging in age from 5 months - 11 years old.
State verification recorded Oct 5, 2023.
Standard 746.1605(1) · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025795729
Visit source ID
905575365
Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
Critical
Child Care Regulation inspector arrived at operation at the door of the 3:23pm and was not granted access into the operation for 15 minutes, despite knocking on doors and one of the caregivers seeing that Licensing was waiting outside.
State verification recorded Oct 5, 2023.
Standard 745.8411(b)(4) · Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025755831
Visit source ID
905575365
Sep 25, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Critical
There was a caregiver doing transportation for the operation, not following their provisional background check conditions. This subject was not allowed to be alone with a group of children, including during transportation.
State verification recorded Oct 5, 2023.
Standard 745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026177474
Visit source ID
905692584
Sep 15, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Sep 8, 2023Inspection
4 findings
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Critical
There was a caregiver present at the operation not following their provisional background check conditions. This subject was not allowed to be in charge of the operation or alone with child or group of children in the care of or enrolled in the operation and the subject was doing both when Licensing first arrived at the operation.
State verification recorded Sep 15, 2023.
Standard 745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 8, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025942819
Visit source ID
905575363
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Critical
During the inspection it was found that the annual fire inspection was overdue. The last completed fire inspection was in June 2022. It was overdue by a little over 2 months.
State verification recorded Sep 15, 2023.
Standard 746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 22, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026022836
Visit source ID
905575363
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Serious
During the inspection it was found that the annual sanitation inspection was overdue. The last completed sanitation inspection was in June 2022. It was overdue by a little over 2 months.
State verification recorded Sep 15, 2023.
Standard 746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 22, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025782183
Visit source ID
905575363
Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
Critical
Child Care Regulation inspector arrived at operation at 5:47 and was not granted access into the operation for 25 minutes, despite knocking on doors and calling operation.
State verification recorded Sep 15, 2023.
Standard 745.8411(b)(4) · Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 8, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025902458
Visit source ID
905575363
Apr 3, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 30, 2023Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Mar 14, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded
Mar 9, 2023Inspection
5 findings
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Critical
During the walk through 2 play yards were observed with mattresses properly fitting the sides. 3 play yards had snug fitting sheets.
State verification recorded Mar 14, 2023.
Standard 746.2411(2)(A) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 17, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025838668
Visit source ID
905575360
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
Serious
During the inspection children were observed doing table activities with blocks and books.
State verification recorded Mar 14, 2023.
Standard 746.2207(c)(2) · Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025919137
Visit source ID
905575360
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Serious
The first aid kit was observed and found in compliance. This was corrected at inspection, when the items were added to the kit.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Mar 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025999327
Visit source ID
905575360
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Serious
During the inspection the infant and toddler rooms were out of ratio. This was corrected when 1 caregiver was placed in each room, bringing the room inot compliance.
State verification recorded Mar 14, 2023.
Standard 746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025758867
Visit source ID
905575360
Supervision and child counts
Critical
A caregiver left children in the classroom alone to open the door for licensing and parents.
State verification recorded Mar 14, 2023.
Standard 746.1205(a)(4) · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Mar 9, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025718835
Visit source ID
905575360
Nov 16, 2022Inspection
No findings recorded
Nov 1, 2022Inspection
8 findings
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Critical
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the transportation vehicle was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 8, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025841643
Visit source ID
905575358
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Serious
During the monitoring inspection the children began eating lunch before having washed their hands.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025801776
Visit source ID
905575358
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Serious
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver was observed making lunch for the operation, while solely responsible for the care of a classroom of 12 pre k children.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.1203(6) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025721819
Visit source ID
905575358
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the television in the pre k room was not anchored or mounted.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025801775
Visit source ID
905575358
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the hand washing sink was being used to wash bottles.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026002319
Visit source ID
905575358
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that signs were posted preventing parent access to come fully into the operation.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.201(7) · Operation Open to Parents At All Times
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025801774
Visit source ID
905575358
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 Years and More Than 40 Pounds; 5 - 7 Years and Under 4 Feet, 9 Inches
Critical
During the monitoring inspection the transportation vehicle was not equipped with child safety seats and transported children daily between the ages of 4-7 years old.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.5607(d)(5) · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 Years and More Than 40 Pounds; 5 - 7 Years and Under 4 Feet, 9 Inches
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025881822
Visit source ID
905575358
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Serious
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler and pre k classes were not following their posted schedule.
State verification recorded Nov 16, 2022.
Standard 746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 1, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025841642
Visit source ID
905575358
Dec 14, 2021Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Dec 1, 2021Inspection
No findings recorded
Nov 18, 2021Inspection
9 findings
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
Serious
There were 2 caregivers observed in the building during nap time, each caregiver was observed counted in ratio in a classroom. Additional caregivers arrived during the inspection.
State verification recorded Dec 1, 2021.
Standard 746.1613(a)(5) · Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 18, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025804002
Visit source ID
905575356
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Minor
Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
State verification recorded Dec 1, 2021.
Standard 746.1105(3) · Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
State severity
Low
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 24, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025964518
Visit source ID
905575356
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Serious
There were 5 infants, 6 months, 7 months, and four 12 month old infants in a classroom with 1 caregiver. An additional caregiver arrived to correct the ratio.
State verification recorded Dec 1, 2021.
Standard 746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 18, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025964519
Visit source ID
905575356
Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Serious
A caregiver was observed holding an infant's bottle while the infant was sitting in a bouncer.
State verification recorded Dec 1, 2021.
Standard 746.2419(1) · Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 18, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025723972
Visit source ID
905575356
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Serious
Broken glass was observed in the pathway to the playground, the grass was observed to be overgrown, there were 2 play structures that had cracks and 1 play structure that had a slide was observed to not have been placed on loose fill. The Director removed the broken glass, the broken play equipment and moved the other play structure onto the loose fill.
State verification recorded Dec 1, 2021.
Standard 746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 24, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025883951
Visit source ID
905575356
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Serious
There were 3 caregivers that had not completed the 24 hours of annual training.
State verification recorded Dec 3, 2021.
Standard 746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 3, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025723973
Visit source ID
905575356
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Serious
There were 2 caregivers that did not have documentation pre-service and orientation had been completed.
State verification recorded Dec 1, 2021.
Standard 746.1305(a)(1) · Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 24, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026004477
Visit source ID
905575356
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Critical
A 7 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncer, the caregiver stated he had been asleep in there for 20 minutes. The caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and placed the infant in a playpen.
State verification recorded Dec 1, 2021.
Standard 746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Nov 18, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026004475
Visit source ID
905575356
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Serious
The Director had not completed the required 30 hours of annual training.
State verification recorded Dec 3, 2021.
Standard 746.1311(d) · Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Dec 3, 2021
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026004476
Visit source ID
905575356
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