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Home › TX › Killeen › Carousel Learning Center
514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen TX 76541-4729 · License #838057 · Center · Licensed Center
When they operate
Ages served
746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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 Corrected by Oct 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1105(4) · Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Oct 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Dec 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1003(1) · Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2206(1)(B) · Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
During the inspection it was found that the infants are not having outdoor playtime during the course of their day.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the course of the monitoring inspection it was found that there was a caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2421(a) · Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have written feeding instructions for the infant in care who were not yet eating table food.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the floor in the school age room and school age bathroom had broken tile.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4003(b) · First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the first aid kits in both of the transporting vehicles contained expired supplies, and were missing supplies such as cotton balls. This was correct at inspection when supplies were updated.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing the child product safety form annually. Form emailed to operation to be completed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During the montioring inspection it was found that neither of the transporting vehicles had a working electronic safety alarm.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
During the monitoring inspection it was found that one of the vehicles used for transportation was not equipped with a fire extinguisher. This was corrected at inspection when a working fire extinguisher was placed in the vehicle.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2021
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
During the monitoring inspection 2 of the 2 caregiver files reviewed were missing some or all of their required annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director was missing their required annual training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited