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First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC

32 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Apr 17, 2026.

3621 E Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 5, Killeen, TX 76543 · (254) 245-8488

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsKilleen licensed centers, n=86

Serious findings0 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Apr 17, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 8

67% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2020Full Permit

Practical5:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 49

Texas HHSC operation #1697216 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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What will care cost?

Not provided

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Registration & supply fees: Confirm with provider
Deposit & refund policy: Confirm with provider
Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

Licensed capacity is the maximum permitted enrollment, not the number of open places.

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Confirm the earliest start date and available schedule.
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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careListed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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
May 27, 2026 to May 27, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
- May 27, 2026 inspection
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
Apr 17, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
  Corrected Apr 24, 2026, verified May 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
2025
Jun 13, 2025 to Nov 25, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 25, 2025 inspection
- Nov 25, 2025 inspection
- Nov 25, 2025 inspection
- Nov 25, 2025 inspection
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 21, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 13, 2025 inspection
- Jun 13, 2025 inspection
- Jun 13, 2025 inspection
- Jun 13, 2025 inspection
Apr 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Apr 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Apr 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Apr 23, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
  Corrected May 7, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Jun 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
Apr 24, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Apr 24, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
Apr 24, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
  Corrected May 8, 2024, verified May 13, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(2)(A).

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2023
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
  Corrected Aug 17, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Apr 18, 2023 to Aug 2, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
Apr 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2023, verified Apr 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2023, verified Apr 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2023, verified Apr 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Apr 4, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2023, verified Apr 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jan 6, 2023 to Mar 28, 202316 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 28, 2023 complaint investigation
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
- Mar 2, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 28, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 28, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 28, 2023 self-reported incident
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- Feb 3, 2023 inspection
- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
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- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
- Jan 6, 2023 inspection
- Jan 6, 2023 inspection
- Jan 6, 2023 inspection
- Jan 6, 2023 inspection
2022
Dec 29, 2022 to Dec 29, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 29, 2022 inspection
- Dec 29, 2022 inspection
- Dec 29, 2022 inspection
- Dec 29, 2022 inspection
Dec 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Dec 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Dec 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Dec 28, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2023, verified Jan 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(4).
Dec 22, 2022Complaint investigation
No findings
Dec 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 22, 2022Complaint investigation
No findings
Dec 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Dec 22, 2022 to Dec 22, 20222 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 22, 2022 complaint investigation
- Dec 22, 2022 complaint investigation
Dec 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Oct 28, 2022 to Dec 20, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Nov 21, 2022 inspection
- Nov 21, 2022 inspection
- Nov 21, 2022 inspection
- Nov 21, 2022 inspection
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
- Oct 28, 2022 inspection
Sep 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Sep 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Sep 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Sep 28, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Oct 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(1).
Sep 14, 2022 to Sep 14, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 14, 2022 inspection
- Sep 14, 2022 inspection
- Sep 14, 2022 inspection
- Sep 14, 2022 inspection
Aug 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Aug 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Aug 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Aug 26, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Jul 22, 2022 to Jul 22, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 22, 2022 inspection
- Jul 22, 2022 inspection
- Jul 22, 2022 inspection
- Jul 22, 2022 inspection
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
Jun 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(4).
Mar 1, 2022 to May 12, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 12, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022 inspection
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Jan 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Training Criteria - Provided By
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a).
Jan 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Training Criteria - Provided By
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a).
Jan 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Training Criteria - Provided By
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a).
Jan 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2022, verified Jan 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(4)(A).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Training Criteria - Provided By
  During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1317(a).
2021
Nov 10, 2021 to Nov 10, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
- Nov 10, 2021 inspection
Nov 3, 2021Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
  During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
Nov 3, 2021Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
  During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Nov 3, 2021Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
  During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Nov 3, 2021Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
  During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Location of Handwashing Sink
  During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4405.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Standard 746.1601.
Sep 30, 2021 to Sep 30, 20214 inspections
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- Sep 30, 2021 inspection
- Sep 30, 2021 inspection
- Sep 30, 2021 inspection
Sep 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 22, 2021Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
  Corrected Sep 22, 2021, verified Sep 30, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Sep 10, 2021Inspection
No findings

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