The Playhouse, Killeen TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 7 serious findings across 3 visits. Most recent critical finding: Apr 7, 2026. Latest visit Oct 8, 2026, 4 findings.

What inspectors found

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Apr 7, 2026InspectionCriticalInstallation of Smoke DetectorsTexas: High+ 2 more findings from this visit: hazard in an area children use, hazard in an area children useCorrected during the visit

“The smoke detector was observed and not mounted.”Texas HHSC inspector, Apr 7, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Oct 8, 2026InspectionSeriousMark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and InaccessibleTexas: Medium High+ 3 more findings from this visit: children's products- annual certification, animals - do not create unsafe or…, monthly fire drill missed or too slowCorrected during the visit

Jul 17, 2026InspectionSeriousSanitation of Building, Grounds and EquipmentTexas: Medium HighCorrected during the visit

8findings in 36 months0verified corrected by Texas8corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours6 am–5:30 pmMonday–Friday

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

License type: Initial
County: Bell
License number: 1832542
Date issued: Apr 24, 2026
Licensed capacity: 12 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Oct 8, 2026 · Inspection

Findings recorded · read the visit below

3 recorded visits · 8 available findings.

1Critical findings

7Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

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

Visits in the past 12 months

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20263 visits · 8 recorded findings

Oct 8, 2026Inspection4 findings
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Serious
A bottle of Windex was on the desk where children could reach it. This was corrected during the inspection when the Windex was moved out of reach of children.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.3203(13) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025832963
Visit source ID
905661435
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Children's Products- Annual Certification
Serious
The primary caregiver did not have a children's product certification form. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver completed the form verifying that she has reviewed the recall list.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.3935(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025792987
Visit source ID
905661435
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Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Serious
There was dog feces in the backyard where children play. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver removed and disposed of the feces.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.3701(2) · Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025753148
Visit source ID
905661435
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Serious
A fire drill had not been recorded for September. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was completed and the children exited in less than three minutes.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.5005(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025753149
Visit source ID
905661435
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Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 finding
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Serious
Animal feces was observed in the back play areas. This was corrected during the inspection when the feces was picked up.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Jul 17, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026020491
Visit source ID
905661434
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Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 findings
Installation of Smoke Detectors
Critical
The smoke detector was observed and not mounted. This was corrected when the provider mounted the smoke detector.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.5113 · Installation of Smoke Detectors
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Apr 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025771908
Visit source ID
905661433
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Serious
There were areas in the backyard that poses a risk to the children. The back gate was not secured, was leaning and had exposed nails. The provider has until Friday april 10th to correct the unsecured fence, however the nails were corrected during the inspection. There was a small rocker car with springs that had a metal bar that was exposed presenting a tripping hazards. There were entrapment hazards in the gate where children could place a limb and become injured. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the hazards, and covered the entrapment hazards by adding mulch to the areas.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.3501 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Apr 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025811881
Visit source ID
905661433
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Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Serious
The air conditioning unit did not have a protective screen covering the fan. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider added the protective screen.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.3501(3) · Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Apr 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025972580
Visit source ID
905661433
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Oct 8, 2026 · Inspection

3 recorded visits · 8 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

Children's Products- Annual Certification

Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Installation of Smoke Detectors

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

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Oct 8, 2026 · Inspection

3 recorded visits · 8 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

Children's Products- Annual Certification

Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Installation of Smoke Detectors

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

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