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First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC

3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen, TX 76543-4604

Operation number:
1697216
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:
49
License effective:
November 9, 2020
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542458488
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 39 available inspections for First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC from August 13, 2021 through May 27, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 17, 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
39

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

39 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 76543

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.74
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.5

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 children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
Correction deadline
May 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2025
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
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 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
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Official code
746.2805(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 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
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
Official code
746.1317(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3505(f)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.4405
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(3) - Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
Official code
746.301(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)