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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
Contact
- Director
- Sanaa Smith
- Phone
- (254) 245-8488
- Website
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- Address
- 3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen TX 76543-4604 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 49 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 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?
- 2The Apr 23, 2025 inspection noted: “The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 24, 2024 inspection noted: “A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.” — what has changed since then?
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