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Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care

4909 HAMMERSTONE TRL, Killeen, TX 76542-5381

Operation number:
1730438
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
12
License effective:
April 14, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542269972
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 10 available inspections for Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care from December 2, 2021 through November 17, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 27, 2024 and involved staff training.

Two later inspections, from February 3, 2025 through November 17, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 6 local median in 76542

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
0%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregiver CPR and First Aid expire on 2.15.24. Caregiver has scheduled for this Thursday, 2.29.24
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Official code
747.1313(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher was observed unmounted in the area where care is provided.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Official code
747.5105
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the walk through of the home, 6 children ages 2 and under were observed watching a children's show on the television. This was corrected at inspection with the Designee turned the tv's off.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
2 children aged 3 years old was observed having a screen time activity. The activity was not listed on the written lesson plan as a scheduled activity.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
Official code
747.2105(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an inspection 8 children, ranging in age from 10 months to 3 years of age were observed sitting in floor-sized highchairs. Caregiver stated the children were placed in the highchairs to prevent them from running around and upsetting the other caregiver. This was corrected when the Designee was asked to remove the children from the chairs.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2705(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Official code
747.2705(9)