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Carousel Learning Center

514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen TX 76541-4729 · License #838057 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 113 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 1, 2026
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Director
Mylene Luhring
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Address
514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen TX 76541-4729 · 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

After School CareTransportation to/from SchoolField TripsNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 113 children
15
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
11
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.1
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 1, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 29, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 7, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 11, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 30, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

Oct 30, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 17, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.

    Corrected by Oct 17, 2024

Sep 24, 2024 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.

    Corrected by Oct 11, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

  • Low

    746.1105(4) · Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

    New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.

    Corrected by Oct 5, 2024

May 23, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

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

    During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

    During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.

    Corrected by May 24, 2024

Jan 22, 2024 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2024

Dec 18, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.901(6)(B) · Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies

    During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.

    Corrected by Dec 25, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

Nov 9, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 27, 2023 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

  • High

    746.3701(9) · Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

    During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2023

Jul 27, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 14, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

Jun 5, 2023 — Inspection
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • Medium High

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

    During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.

    Corrected by Jun 6, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3417(1) · Children Handwashing Before Eating

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

  • Medium High

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

    While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.

    Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

  • High

    746.2426(a)(1) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

  • High

    746.1203(1) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards

    During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.403(b) · Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(3) · Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3415(3) · Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2023

Apr 5, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 30, 2023 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.

    Corrected by Feb 2, 2023

Aug 4, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1203(6) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

    A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.

    Corrected by Aug 4, 2022

Jun 30, 2022 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Low

    746.1329(c)(1)(A) · Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training

    The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.

    Corrected by Jul 7, 2022

  • Medium High

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

    2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

  • Medium

    746.2203(a) · Written Activity Plans

    5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.2403(6) · Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway

    The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 30, 2025 inspection noted: “The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 17, 2024 inspection noted: “A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a cri…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 24, 2024 inspection noted: “The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error