# Carousel Learning Center Carousel Learning Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Killeen, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 113 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 514 College St, Killeen, TX 76541 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 113 - License/permit: 838057 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 628-1965 - Hours: 05:30 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=247965 ## Inspection record 41 findings across 30 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-13 to 2026-08-06); 31 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-06 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space: During the inspection there was not enough space to walk through the nap mats in the toddler classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver separated the nap mats to allow a proper walk space. (§746.2909(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-3)) - 2025-08-06 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-09-02: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2025-05-30 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-06-16: Annual Sanitation Inspection: The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2025-05-15 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-07-11: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual: During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care. (§746.2805; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805)) - 2024-10-17 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-30: Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device: A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib. (§746.2426(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2426-a-1)) - 2024-09-24 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-11: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional: A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2024-09-24 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean: There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure. (§746.3407(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-9)) - 2024-09-24 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-02: Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal: The annual fire inspection had not been conducted. (§746.5101(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-b)) - 2024-09-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-02: Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required: Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours. (§746.1309(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-a)) - 2024-09-24 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Low risk, Correction verified 2024-10-17: Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912): New caregivers did not have completed form 2912. (§746.1105(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1105-4)) - 2024-07-26 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-17: Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games: Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children. (§746.1203(3)(D); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1203-3-d)) - 2024-05-23 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-05-23: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training: During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024. (§746.1301(a)(7)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-7-a)) - 2024-05-23 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-17: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle: During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van. (§746.5625(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-a)) - 2024-01-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Correction verified 2024-02-01: Report Number of Employees: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required. (§746.303(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-303-b)) - 2023-12-18 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner: During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers. (§746.3407(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-8)) - …and 26 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Big Dreamers Child Care](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1492834) — 0.11 km, capacity 40 - [Central Texas 4c INC. 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