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First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC

3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen TX 76543-4604 · License #1697216 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 49 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 27, 2026
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Director
Sanaa Smith
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Address
3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen TX 76543-4604 · 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 CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 49 children
9
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
8
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 27, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 17, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2026

  • Medium High

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

    Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2026

Nov 25, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 13, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 23, 2025 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

    The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

  • Medium High

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

    During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.

    Corrected by May 7, 2025

Apr 24, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

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

    A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.

    Corrected by May 8, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.

    Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

    One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.

    Corrected by May 8, 2024

Aug 3, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.

    Corrected by Aug 17, 2023

Apr 18, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 4, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2023

Mar 2, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 3, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 18, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 6, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 29, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 22, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2022

Dec 20, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 21, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 28, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 28, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Low

    746.611(a)(1) · Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

    During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.

    Corrected by Oct 12, 2022

Sep 14, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 17, 2026 inspection noted: “During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pi…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 23, 2025 inspection noted: “The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 24, 2024 inspection noted: “A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.” — what has changed since then?

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