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Moss Rose Head Start

101 N 20TH ST, Killeen, TX 76541-5400

Operation number:
417812
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:
28
License effective:
April 5, 1993
Hours:
08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546341886
Email:
www.terra.scott@ct4c.org
Website:
www.ct4c.org

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 seven available inspections for Moss Rose Head Start from September 7, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 24, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

Two later inspections, from June 20, 2025 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76541

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.57
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was no antiseptic solution available for use in the first aid kit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
Official code
746.4003(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation had not conducted a fire drill since April 2024. One was conducted while I was present at the inspection to meet compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a menu change at lunch that was not noted on the posted menu. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
Official code
746.3313(2)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a caregiver wiped a child's nose while playing on the playground and did not wash their hands or use sanitizer afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver used hand sanitizer upon request.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Official code
746.3415(7)