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Home › TX › Killeen › First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC
3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen TX 76543-4604 · License #1697216 · Center · Licensed Center
When they operate
Ages served
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 Corrected by Apr 29, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3701(5) · Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
Disposition: No Deficiencies Cited
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.
Disposition: Deficiency Cited
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Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
746.2419(8) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 7, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by May 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Dec 22, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2426 · Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3417(4) · Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3505(f) · Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1317(a) · Training Criteria - Provided By
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1301(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1605 · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.4405 · Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.301(3) · Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2205(a)(4) · Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
746.1203(4) · Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.
745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.