21 were rated high or medium-high risk. All were marked corrected. Texas HHSC inspections since 2021.
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: A stand alone fan and an air conditioning unit was observed in one of the toddler classrooms and was not mounted to the wall. Electrical cords were observed within the reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the fan and air conditioning unit was removed from the classroom.
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: Two caregivers were observed at the operation without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were relieved from their positions and left the operation.
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| Date | Inspection | Result | Findings | Open | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: Four diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares in them. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats with new ones.
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Unlock in the report| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | 0 | Verified |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | 0 | Verified |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Investigation of a report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | 0 | Verified |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 5 | 0 | Verified |
Each finding links to its normalized violation type (all facilities with the same finding) and to the exact inspection.
| Date | Code | Severity | Status | Finding (source text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | §746.3701 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: A stand alone fan and an air conditioning unit was observed in one of the toddler classrooms and was not mounted to the wall. Electrical cords were observed within the reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the fan and air conditioning unit was removed from the classroom. |
| Sep 10, 2026 | §745.641 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: Two caregivers were observed at the operation without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were relieved from their positions and left the operation. |
| Sep 10, 2026 | §746.3503(a) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface: Four diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares in them. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats with new ones. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | §746.3401(a) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Annual Sanitation Inspection: The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | §746.3407 Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: One of the toilets was observed to have urine left in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | §746.5101(a) Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since October 2024. |
| Jan 21, 2026 | §746.303(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Report Number of Employees: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2026, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | §746.5205(3) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year: The operation has not practiced a lock down drill for the current calendar year. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | §746.901(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985): Two of the caregiver files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit or a pre employment affidavit. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | §746.5205(1) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The operation has not conducted a fire drill. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 04/09/25. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | §746.303(b) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-low risk | Corrected | Report Number of Employees: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.3701(3) Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded: During the walk through, there was a standing electric fan in the toddler room. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiiver removed the fan from the room. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.3407 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: There was a power connector and power cord located on the playground area where the children have access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the power connector and cord were removed from the playground. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | §746.5537(a)(2) Fire safety & emergency drills | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been documented as being tested. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | §745.641 Supervision & ratios | High risk | Corrected | AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver was counted into ratio who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the facility. |
| Oct 25, 2022 | §746.3505(e) Sanitation & hygiene | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area: During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infant caregivers were not cleaning the changing mat between diaper changes. |
| Oct 25, 2022 | §746.1301(6)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training: During the monitoring inspection the director's file was reviewed and only 4.5 out of the 30 required hours were completed. |
| Oct 25, 2022 | §746.3415(4) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child: During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards. |
| Oct 25, 2022 | §746.3701 Safety hazards | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: During the monitoring inspection it was observed that nails were sticking out of the wooden structure in the outside area. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | §746.3401(a) Supervision & ratios | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Annual Sanitation Inspection: During the monitoring inspection it was found that the most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months prior, causing the operation to be out of compliance. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | §746.5625(b) Safety hazards | High risk | Corrected | Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions: During the monitoring inspection it was found that the electronic child safety alarm system in the transportation van was not in working order. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | §746.1301(4)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR: During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training had expired 10/2021. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | §746.1301(7)(A) Staff qualifications & clearances | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training: During the monitoring inspection it was found that one of the employees whom transports the children to and from school did not have current transportation training. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | §746.2417(2)(A) Facilities & equipment | Medium-high risk | Corrected | Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib: During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infants were not being given floor time to explore and play. |
| Facility | Type | Operator | Capacity | Inspection findings | Last insp. | Dist. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ira Cross Jr Elementary Killeen, 76543 | School-age program | — | 102 | No records | — | 0.9 km |
| Central Texas Childrens Academy Killeen, 76542 | Child care center | — | 52 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| Marlboro Heights Head Start Killeen, 76543 | Child care center | — | 80 | No records | — | 1.0 km |
| Kingdoms Treasure's Learning Center Killeen, 76543 | Child care center | — | 74 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| Greater Needs Learning Academy Killeen, 76542 | Child care center | — | 91 | No records | — | 1.1 km |
| The Learning Hill LLC Killeen, 76543 | Child care center | — | 51 | No records | — | 1.4 km |
| Source | Record | Facts | Evidence | Effective | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas HHSC Operations TX | 298843 | name, type, status, capacity, ages, hours, address, phone, subsidies | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| us_census_geocoder US | 2802 ILLINOIS AVE|KILLEEN|TX… | location Census Geocoder Exact match: 2802 ILLINOIS AVE, KILLEEN, TX, 76543 | Verified | — | Nov 5, 2026 |
| tx_twc_subsidy_providers TX | 862509 | tx_rising_star_rating, accepts_cc_subsidy | Verified | Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_twc_ccs_facilities TX | row-dd28~c8j8.r89z | monthlyamtpaid, accrdstatus, prekstandard, headstart | Historical | Jun 1, 2024 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| tx_tda_cacfp_centers TX | 02328-1084 | mealpreparationmethod, foodservicevendorname, enrolled_by_eligibility | Verified | — | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905779207 | Verified | Sep 10, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905779206 | Verified | Feb 4, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905957298 | Verified | Jan 21, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905915936 | Verified | Jan 6, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Texas HHSC Inspections | 905779205 | Verified | Sep 11, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
Sources: Texas HHSC Operations, us_census_geocoder, tx_twc_subsidy_providers, tx_twc_ccs_facilities, tx_tda_cacfp_centers. Missing data never means no issue exists. Report a correction.