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Carousel Learning Center
514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen TX 76541-4729 · License #838057 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Mylene Luhring
- Phone
- (254) 628-1965
- carousel02@gmail.com
- Website
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- Address
- 514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen TX 76541-4729 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 113 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 1The May 30, 2025 inspection noted: “The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.” — what has changed since then?
- 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?
- 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