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1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC

410 E CHURCH AVE, Killeen TX 76541-4845 · License #1523696 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 38 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 16, 2026
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Director
Janice Brown
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Address
410 E CHURCH AVE, Killeen TX 76541-4845 · Directions

Hours

Mon05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri05:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField TripsNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 38 children
4
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
4
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.4
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 16, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 25, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 6, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 2, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 1, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 29, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 28, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 15, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • High

    746.4601(5) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

    The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

  • High

    746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.

    Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3701(5) · Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

Aug 25, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 11, 2022 — Inspection
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.401(8) · Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers

    The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1303(3) · Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

    Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.

    Corrected by Oct 18, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.

    Corrected by Oct 18, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.

    Corrected by Oct 28, 2022

  • High

    746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.

    Corrected by Nov 1, 2022

Nov 29, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 26, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    During the follow-up inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist was still not being completed in full each day. This was recited and a blank form was emailed to operation to use moving forward.

    Corrected by Jul 27, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    During the follow-up inspection the televisions were re-cited when they were not anchored to prevent tipping. They were all removed during the inspection and cannot be present back at the operation until they are mounted or anchored.

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2021

Jul 20, 2021 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    During the monitoring inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist had not been completed since May 2021.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • Medium

    746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not following the daily scheduled outdoor time, as the children were not having two oppurtunities daily to play outside, even when the weather permitted. During the inspection the weather was 75 degrees with no chance of rain in the forecast and none of the children played outdoors during their scheduled time.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 TVs at the operation sitting on shelves, none of which were anchored or secured to the shelf they were sitting on.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were cleaning supplies left out on low counters, accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the playground slides did not have 6 inches of loose fill around the play structure or at the bottom of the slide.

    Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2405(5) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the 5 infants in the infant room only had 2 small toys accessible for their use.

    Corrected by Jul 22, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    During the monitoring inspection infants were observed to be seated in high chairs without the straps buckled and fastened around the child.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a child used the bathroom and did not wash their hands afterwards.

    Corrected by Jul 20, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 9, 2024 inspection noted: “The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.” — what has changed since then?

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