Child care center ·
5515 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, Killeen, TX 76543-5518 ·
License 829357
Capacity 258. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Urine was observed in one of the toilets in a classroom children had access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, the playground area was observed with trash and broken toys. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash and broken toys from the playground area. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, the playground area was observed with trash and broken toys. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash and broken toys from the playground area. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Urine was observed in one of the toilets in a classroom children had access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Urine was observed in one of the toilets in a classroom children had access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, the playground area was observed with trash and broken toys. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash and broken toys from the playground area. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, the playground area was observed with trash and broken toys. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash and broken toys from the playground area. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Urine was observed in one of the toilets in a classroom children had access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added. |
Yes |
| 2 | — |
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, five trashcans were observed without lids. A toilet in the 4 year old classroom was observed without a lid on the tank. A toilet was observed with urine in it in one of the after school rooms. A ceiling pane light cover was observed missing in the 12 to 17 month old room. In the 3 year old classroom, chemicals were observed within the reach of the children. During the inspection, the director placed lids on the trashcans, flushed the toilet with urine, and placed a lid on the tank of the toilet in the 4 year old classroom. A caregiver removed the chemicals from within the reach of the children. The ceiling pane light cover was replaced during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver was observed sleeping in the classroom with the children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director only had 20 annual training hours of the 30 hours required. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
An infant enrolled at the operation did not have an assigned crib. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing mat in one of the infant classrooms was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the diaper changing mat. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was replaced and left the operation. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket on. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that two of the sinks available for children's use did not have soap available for use. This was corrected at inspeciton when soap was added. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of the caregiver files reviewed did not contain 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 7 of the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 13 of the 24 hours of annual training. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
During the investigation inspection it was reviewed in the operational policies that the operation was stating that parent visitors were not allowed at this time due to COVID. This was corrected at inspection when the policies were updated while I was present. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Urine was observed in one of the toilets in a classroom children had access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, one after the other, without washing their hands between each change. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash hands between each diaper change and began to do so. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During the inspection, the diaper changing area was observed with crumbs and dirt. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver wiped and sanitized the diaper changing area. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection, the playground area was observed with trash and broken toys. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the trash and broken toys from the playground area. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
During the motoring inspection 8/18 children's files were missing part of the required admission information. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that five of the classrooms were not following their daily schedule. While indoor activities were taking place, morning outdoor time for several classrooms were not occurring at the scheduled time. Classrooms were also doing activities different from what was scheduled during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 05,2025. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
During the monitoring inspection toilet paper was not available for use in one of the classroom's bathrooms. This was corrected at inspection when toilet paper was added. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the monitoring inspection one of the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for. |
— |
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