# The Learning Zone The Learning Zone is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Killeen, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 224 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 704 N Twin Creek Dr, Killeen, TX 76543 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 224 - License/permit: 1180306 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 690-4454 - Website: www.thelearningzonechildcare.com - Hours: 05:30 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=703968 ## Inspection record 19 findings across 19 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-10 to 2026-10-07); 16 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-09-11 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-07: Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat: 3 of the 35 child safety seats were expired. This was corrected during the inspection when the child safety seats were removed from the operation. (§746.5607(e)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5607-e-2)) - 2026-09-11 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-10-07: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: During the follow up inspection in 3 of the classrooms, peeling paint was observed. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2026-09-11 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-10-07: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: During the follow up inspection, the carpets and walls were observed with stains, one trash can was missing a top, one toilet was observed with urine, stains were observed on the bathroom floors and walls, stains were observed on the classroom walls, trash was observed on the bathroom floors. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-08-27 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-11: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: The carpets, trash cans, 3 bathrooms needed to be cleaned and sanitized. There were stains on the carpets in the classrooms, and smudges on the floors and walls. The trash can in one of the classrooms needed to be wiped down and the presence of urine was in three of the bathrooms. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-08-27 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-09-11: Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat: 11 of the 35 child safety seats were expired. No children were transported and the operation corrected the seats when they removed all the expired seats from the vehicles. (§746.5607(e)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5607-e-2)) - 2026-08-27 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-11: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: In 3 of the classroom, peeling paint and wall depressions were observed. This was corrected during the inspection, when the staffed painted the areas and provided coverings until the financial burden could be met. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2026-08-26 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-07: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for: While picking up the children from school, the caregiver transported a child to the center who was not enrolled at the center. (§746.1205(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-1)) - 2026-08-26 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-10-07: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: The caregiver did not display good judgment when bringing a child back from a school that was not enrolled at the center. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-08-25 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: Two toilets in the classrooms were observed with feces. There were no paper towels in one of the restrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet and put paper towels in the restroom area. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-08-12 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-09-11: Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate: During the investigation it was found that an inappropriate video was shown on the television to a group of toddler children. (§746.2207(c)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-2)) - 2024-12-04 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-12-17: Children's Records - Health Statement: One of the children records did not contain a health statement. (§746.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-603-a-3)) - 2024-09-04 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-11-01: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2024-01-04 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom. (§746.1605(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1605-1)) - 2023-12-06 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-01-04: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle: The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm. (§746.5625(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-a)) - 2023-12-06 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-01-04: 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 expired on 10/31/2023. (§746.1301(a)(4)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-4-a)) - …and 4 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Fun Time Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1495333) — 1.61 km, capacity 59 - [The Learning Hill LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1535782) — 1.72 km, capacity 51 - [First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1339324) — 1.72 km, capacity 49 - [Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-318137) — 1.84 km, capacity 144 - [All Kidz Learning Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1517854) — 1.97 km, capacity 26 - [Kingdoms Treasure's Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1237795) — 2.05 km, capacity 74 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 703968 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=703968 - us_census_geocoder record 704 N TWIN CREEK DR|KILLEEN|TX|76543 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1180306 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1180306 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-2uk3_qcev_x889 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1180306 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 01804-1111 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=01804-1111 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-703968 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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