Vera Hodges, Killeen TX: inspection record

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Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Serious findings on record

7 serious findings across 7 visits. Most recent serious finding: Sep 29, 2026. Latest visit Sep 29, 2026, 3 findings.

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Sep 29, 2026InspectionSeriousCots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameTexas: Medium+ 2 more findings from this visit: monthly fire drill missed or too slow, hazard in an area children useCorrected during the visit

“The nap mats for the children were not labeled.”Texas HHSC inspector, Sep 29, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Sep 29, 2025InspectionSeriousMonthly fire drill missed or too slowTexas: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium HighVerified corrected Oct 10, 2025

Apr 5, 2024InspectionSeriousScreen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoTexas: Medium+ 1 more finding from this visit: prohibited equipment for infants - baby…Verified corrected Apr 23, 2024

7findings in 36 months4verified corrected by Texas3corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

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Provider details

Hours6 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

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

License type: Registered
County: Bell
License number: 1373507
Date issued: Oct 12, 2011
Licensed capacity: 12 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection

Findings recorded · read the visit below

7 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

0Critical 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

2 visits

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20262 visits · 3 recorded findings

Sep 29, 2026Inspection3 findings
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Serious
A fire drill had not been conducted. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver conducted a drill and it met the required exit time.
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
Sep 29, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025972838
Visit source ID
905560333
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Serious
Listerine was observed within the reach of the children in the restroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the listerine and placed it in a locked cabinet.
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
Sep 29, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025972839
Visit source ID
905560333
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Serious
The nap mats for the children were not labeled. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled the mats with the children names.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.4303(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Sep 29, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025812173
Visit source ID
905560333
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Jul 30, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded

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Oct 11, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Critical
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the gate leading to the fence was latched but not locked. Provider locked it while I was present.
State records correction during the inspection; no separate verification date is shown.
Standard 747.4807(b) · Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
Yes
Correction reported
Oct 11, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025765796
Visit source ID
905560327
Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Serious
During the monitoring inspection the child file reviewed did not have all required information and signatures.
State verification recorded Oct 24, 2022.
Standard 747.603(a)(1) · Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Oct 25, 2022
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1026006344
Visit source ID
905560327

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Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection

7 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked

Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement

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Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection

7 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked

Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement

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