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The Great Play Place

208 E ELMS RD, Killeen, TX 76542-2628

Operation number:
1739005
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:
106
License effective:
September 23, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542139269
Email:
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 56 available inspections for The Great Play Place from April 5, 2022 through June 24, 2026.

16 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Nine later inspections, from May 12, 2026 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
56

29 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
27

18 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

15 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

56 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76542

Compared to 35 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.48
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.46

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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were areas inside that posed health and safety risks to the children. Peeling paint was observed and dust was observed in one classroom.
Correction deadline
May 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the inspection, it was found that the operation staff had asked the children to turn off the alarm upon arrival at the operation.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Official code
746.5625(d)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A copy of the most recent inspection was not posted and visible for parents.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was observed coming from the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver was watching the child from the classroom
Correction deadline
April 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment and self-control when choosing to discipline a child in care. A caregiver picked a child up and dropped the child to the ground.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation and review of video, it was determined that the caregiver did not interact positively with children in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation's staff did not have access to employee pre-service or training files for child care regulations to review.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1305(a)(3) - Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.1305(a)(3)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Employee records were not available during the investigation inspection.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Official code
746.805(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver yelled at the children in care.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver lacked self-control and yelled at the children in care.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that the director did not make a CCR report by calling the intake line.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child?s face and head.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
Official code
746.2805(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1701
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
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: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.
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)