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The Learning Lodge II
1604 FLORENCE RD, Killeen TX 76541-7986 · License #1728158 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Jalisa Oliver
- Phone
- (254) 432-4828
- Website
- www.learninglodgedc.com
- Address
- 1604 FLORENCE RD, Killeen TX 76541-7986 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 82 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- High
745.621(a)(7) · AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
A 15 year old was observed at the operation without an active background check.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Medium High
746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since March 2025.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- Medium High
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the inspection, a child was observed receiving a diaper change without washing his hands afterwards.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2026
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground area was observed with hazards. Part of the metal fence was not fully installed and presented a hazard on the smaller playground.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Medium
746.4307 · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
The small playground does not have two exits.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Medium High
746.3503(a) · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two of the diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the diaper changing mats were swapped out.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The building was observed with dirt and dust on the floors, dirt on the walls.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Medium High
746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without washing their hands or the child's hands afterwards.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- High
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 with a provisional background check was observed alone with a group of children.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Medium High
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The directors cpr and first aid credential is expired.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Medium
746.1311(a) · Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director only has 18 annual hours of the 30 hours required.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were cracked ceiling panels in the preschool room and trash on the playground area.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Medium High
746.1601 · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There was 1 caregiver to 5 infants making them out of ratio.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There are no fire drills documented since December 2024.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- High
746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
During the inspection it was found that the operation's transportation vehicle did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- High
746.5617(a)(1) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have medical release forms on the transportation vehicle for the children who are transported. This was corrected at inspection when this information was placed in the vehcile.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Medium High
746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was enough loose fill to cover the entire use zone area of a slide and a climbing structure.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Medium
746.2207(a) · Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children in the 1 year old classroom were watching television.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Medium
746.4405 · Location of Handwashing Sink
During the inspection it was observed that there was no paper towels in the bathroom for the school age children.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Medium High
746.4701(c) · Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
During the inspection it was observed that there was a swing in the toddler playground that was attached to a play structure.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- High
746.2415(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old infant in a pack n play with a blanket.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Medium High
746.3415(2) · Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver sat down to feed an infant their bottle and did not wash their hands first.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(1) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
During the inspection it was observed that there were pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet. This was re-cited.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- High
746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the inspection it was observed that the bathroom in the school age classroom had cleaning supplies on the floor and on a low shelf. There was also clorox wipes on a shelf in the room next to the snacks that the children were being served.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Medium High
746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
During the inspection it was observed that the outdoor areas did not have loose fill where the slides, rocking equipment, or climbing equipment were.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- High
745.635(3) · AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection there was a caregiver with a provisional background that stated they could not be alone in ratio, this caregiver was alone with a group of 9 children, ages 2-4 years old when I arrived at the operation.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- High
746.2401(7) · Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
When I arrived at the operation there were 9 infants, ranging from 5 months - 18 months, with no caregiver present in the room.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Medium
746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
During the inspection it was observed that it was 72 degress and sunny outside, however the children had not been outside the day of the inspection. The playground was not muddy and the play equiptment was not wet.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- High
746.2419(3) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old baby with a bottle propped up with a blanket.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Medium
746.4403(a) · Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
During the inspection it was observed that there was a changing table in the pre k room with no sink in this area.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(1) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Medium High
746.3415(13) · Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, with gloves on, however wasn't washing their hands after taking the gloves off and before putting new ones on.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
- Medium High
746.3407(9) · Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the floor in the school age room was not in good repair and due to this not able to be effectively sanitized.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
- Medium High
746.3417(3) · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a child did not wash their hands, and was not assisted on washing their hands, after their diaper was changed.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
- Medium High
746.1609 · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Observed 11 infants in a classrooms with 3 caregivers. The specified age for the group of children in that classroom is 0-11 months. The maximum group size for 0-11 months is 10 children. This was corrected when a child was removed from the room.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2023
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the inspection there was standing water observed in multiple riding toys in both the toddler and Pre-k playground areas. There was liter observed on the Pre-k playground.
Corrected by May 2, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 21, 2026 inspection noted: “A 15 year old was observed at the operation without an active background check.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 27, 2026 inspection noted: “The outdoor playground area was observed with hazards. Part of the metal fence was not fully installed and presented a hazard on the smaller playground.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 9, 2025 inspection noted: “Two of the diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the diaper changing mats were swapped out.” — what has changed since then?
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