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The Learning Zone

Child care center · 704 N TWIN CREEK DR, Killeen, TX 76543-4235 · License 1180306

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 224. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (72)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One of the children records did not contain a health statement.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.
Yes
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (48)

48 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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