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Education Connection

1020 TRIMMIER RD, Killeen, TX 76541-8029

Operation number:
1586638
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:
283
License effective:
February 10, 2016
Hours:
06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2545269299
Email:
education.connection@yahoo.com

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 21 available inspections for Education Connection from August 30, 2021 through April 9, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
21

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76541

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.48
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.5

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: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the toddler classroom, the ceiling tiles were observed with dust. A hole was observed in the ceiling of the restroom. Paint was observed peeling from the ceiling of the toddler bathroom.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two of the classrooms had outlets that were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the outlet covers were replaced.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the monthly fire drills were not being documented.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that 3 infants: 6 months, 9 months, and 10 months, were sleeping in a bouncer, which is a restrictive device. All 3 infants were also sleeping with a blanket.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a group of children playing on the playground and they didn't have any water available to them.
Correction deadline
June 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
Official code
746.3301(f)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there were two spots in the hallway where the ceiling was not in good repair. There was evidence of water damage and holes in the ceiling.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was no loose fill under the spring rockers on the playground.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that there was an caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
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