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Home › TX › Killeen › First Start Child Care #2
1709 OLD FM 440 RD, Killeen TX 76549-1517 · License #1786552 · Center · Licensed Center
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746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.1205(a)(5) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5317 · Installation of Smoke Detectors
Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1507(1) · Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2405(4) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4003(a)(8) · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.521(1) · Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2401(6) · Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4601(7) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2426(a)(2) · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2911 · Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.