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Elsie Steele

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 8 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 19, 2025.

2101 Prestige Loop, Killeen, TX 76549 · (254) 383-8713

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsKilleen licensed centers, n=86

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 8 inspections and 0 investigations (8 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 19, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

67% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1997Registered

Practical5:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #533687 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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After-school careListed
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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.

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2025
Sep 4, 2025 to Sep 4, 20254 inspections
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- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(1).
Aug 19, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2326(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.
  Corrected Aug 19, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
  2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(1).

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2023
Aug 23, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
Aug 23, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
Aug 23, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Aug 23, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
  During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Oct 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2023, verified Sep 25, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
2022
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Jan 26, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.203.
Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Feb 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.203.

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