First Start Child Care #2, Killeen TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

9 critical and 12 serious and 1 minor findings across 16 visits. Most recent critical finding: Apr 22, 2026. Latest visit May 4, 2026, no findings.

Critical findings9 · Killeen median 1

52% of Killeen licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings12 · Killeen median 2

63% of Killeen licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Apr 22, 2026InspectionCriticalResponsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyTexas: High+ 3 more findings from this visit: floors, walls or ceilings dirty or damaged, first aid kit - incomplete kit, hazard in an area children useVerified corrected May 4, 2026

“A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised.”Texas HHSC inspector, Apr 22, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Oct 22, 2025InspectionCriticalInstallation of Smoke DetectorsTexas: High+ 1 more finding from this visit: annual training hours not completedVerified corrected Oct 23, 2025

Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigationCriticalChild not adequately supervisedTexas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · HighVerified corrected Jan 9, 2026

22findings in 36 months19verified corrected by Texas3corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours5:30 am–6:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Bell
License number: 1786552
Date issued: Apr 5, 2024
Licensed capacity: 60 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

May 4, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

16 recorded visits · 22 available findings.

9Critical findings

12Serious findings

1Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

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20263 visits · 4 recorded findings

May 4, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Apr 22, 2026Inspection4 findings
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Serious
The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.
State verification recorded May 4, 2026.
Standard 746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
May 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025932367
Visit source ID
905639713
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First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Serious
The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies 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
Apr 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025972568
Visit source ID
905639713
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Critical
A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
State verification recorded May 4, 2026.
Standard 746.1205(a)(5) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Apr 22, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026012365
Visit source ID
905639713
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Serious
The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.
State verification recorded May 4, 2026.
Standard 746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Apr 30, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026012366
Visit source ID
905639713
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Jan 9, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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Oct 4, 2023Inspection
No findings recorded

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May 4, 2026 · Inspection

16 recorded visits · 22 available findings.

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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

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May 4, 2026 · Inspection

16 recorded visits · 22 available findings.

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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

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