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2Y Smart Kids Care, LLC

1001 WILLOW SPRINGS RD, Killeen, TX 76549-8042

Operation number:
1551210
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
84
License effective:
May 18, 2015
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8033979886
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 30 available inspections for 2Y Smart Kids Care, LLC from October 27, 2021 through June 12, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 50 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in seven inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
50

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
39

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
10

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 76549

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.67
Local median
0.94

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
41%

Repeated topics

This provider
10
Local average
2.75

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed in a classroom with 15 children aged 18-23 months of age, bringing the room out of ratio by 6. This was corrected when a caregiver came, removed the 6 children and took them to another room placing the room into compliance.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two children were observed leaving the classroom after eating and going to another classroom. The children were unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation completed 5 of the 8 required emergency drills for sheltar/severe weather and lockdowns.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Official code
746.5205(3)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Components of the operational policies were incomplete. Parents rights, infant safe sleep.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent's rights, signatures and water safety permissions.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.603(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were observed underneath the hand washing sink in a classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were removed and placed out of reach.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was observed walking unsupervised to the bathroom.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with a pending background was present at the operation and in a classroom caring for children. The caregiver was removed from the classroom and placed in the training room for training.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
An employee did not have the required completed records for employment. Missing from the file were education, pre-service training, CPR and F/A, photo ID, notarized and preapplication affidavits. Three other employees were observed working in the capacity of caregivers and did not have an employee file. No files had been created for these employees.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two children were observed sleeping in restrictive devices.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Three children were observed to be sitting in a restrictive device while the other children were playing around the room.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four employees had not received the required 8 hours of pre-service training prior be being counted in ratio. Two caregivers were working with children, neither had SIDS/Shaken Baby, and CPR/FA.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was observed walking from the bathroom back to his classroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two children had bottles of milk in the crib. One child was drinking milk while sleeping, a second child was observed laying down with a bottle.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Official code
746.2419(7)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four employees did not have the required completed records for employment. Missing items included: pre-service training, CPR and FA, SIDS/Shaken Baby, notarized and preapplication affidavits, photo ID's, and proof of education.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation was observed not following the conditions of the CBCU. A caregiver with a provisional background was observed alone with a group of children. The caregiver was placed in another room with a caregiver without conditions.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four employees had not received the required 8 hours of pre-service training prior be being counted in ratio.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation had not received the background determination for a caregiver before giving the employee access to the children. A caregiver with a pending background was counted in ratio and had access to the children. Two employees were observed counted in ratio with access to children and did not have submitted background checks. The caregiver was removed and sent home.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver did not wash hands after diapering a child.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Nap mats did not have enough space for walking between each one.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Official code
746.2909(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed watching two classrooms. The caregiver was standing in the hallway at the door of the classes. This was corrected when the caregiver returned and entered the room.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The parent board was missing the most recent licensing inspection, activity plans for each age group of children, menus, the local licensing number and address and the child abuse and neglect hot line.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director and one other driver of the van did not have current transportation training.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation of the current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During naptime, two rooms were observed without adequate lighting.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During naptime, there were no additional employees in the building to answer the door or help caregivers who were supervising the napping groups. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and other caregivers returned to the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
Official code
746.1613(a)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under two years old were watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was found to determine that proper supervision was not being maintained when two caregivers stepped out of their classrooms, leaving the children inside unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers returned to their classrooms.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver was observed not washing the hands of a child. The caregiver carried the child back to the play yard without washing the child's hands.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
Official code
746.3421(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection one caregiver were observed leaving the classroom to answer a call from the director, leaving the children unsupervised in the classroom with the inspector.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children were observed watching a non-activity related cartoon program on the television while eating snack.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a changing station to change two children. The diaper surface was covered with a multi-colored non-absorbent material.
Correction deadline
November 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A caregiver was observed leaving the room to go to a hallway bathroom to wash the hands of a child, leaving 5 children in the room with one caregiver. The ratio of the room is 4 to 1. The caregiver returned to the room, bringing the room into compliance.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the inspection, a child was observed sitting in a restrictive device during the rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed the child and placed her at a table with an activity.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection, play yards were observed with blankets, toys and bumpy padding and hats. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed by the caregiver.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children were observed in two classrooms watching screen during the rest period.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Children were observed during a designated rest period, with little to no lighting and the doors were closed.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver was observed caring for children and was not in ratio. There were 6 children observed in care, bringing the room out of ratio by 2 children. The ratio is 1 caregiver to 4 children.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection an employee was observed supervising two classrooms of children from the doorway of the other classroom.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection, 6 play yards were observed with mattresses that did not fit snugly the sides.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2411(2)(B)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A child was allowed to be in care at the operation without any of the required for a completed therefore not having any emergency contact information for the child.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.603(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Children were observed napping near the entrance/exit of two classrooms preventing the door from being opened all the way. One child was also observed napping underneath a table.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was not an electronic safety alarm installed in the transportation van.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's records of six that were read did not have emergency medical authorization.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were two caregivers present without cleared background checks.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two infants were observed swaddled in the infant classroom for naptime.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the two year old classroom and infant classroom had televisions playing. This was corrected at inspection when the television in both classrooms were turned off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the diaper changing mat in the bathroom had two small tears. This was corrected at inspection when a nap mat was used as the diaper changing mat.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that 2 out of the 6 children records reviewed did not have admission requirements completed and an up to date immunization record.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation had a whole in the wall in the gym area that was accessible to children. It was also found that the operation outdoor play structure had cracks and a large whole with rough edges near the slide, and the foamed mats used for the outdoor flooring had large gaps.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701