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Cairos Development Center for Early Learners

207 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen, TX 76542-6253

Operation number:
1770217
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:
94
License effective:
May 15, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546301116
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 17 available inspections for Cairos Development Center for Early Learners from April 19, 2023 through January 30, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 20, 2026 through January 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76542

Compared to 35 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.24
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
53%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a walkthrough observed, the fire inspection expired on 1/2/24.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 31, 2025
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: Administrative posting
Report finding
The provider's last review was on 7/1/23 for the Children Product Certification form. This was corrected when the provider reviewed and signed the form at the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Official code
746.4135(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the sanitation inspection was overdue by one month.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed paint peeling from the window ledges and growing thorny grasses on the playground.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that the grass was overgrown on the playground, about 2 feet high.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
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: Facility condition
Report finding
During the initial inspection it was observed that a caregiver did not have the children wash their hands after their diaper was changed.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the initial inspection a caregiver was observed changing four children's diapers, one after another, without washing their hands or changing out their gloves between each diaper change.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Official code
746.3505(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the initial inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed 4 children's diapers, one after another, and did not sanitize the changing table pad between each use.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children ages 16 months - 23 months were served hot dogs that had only been cut in half, still circular in shape.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
746.3317(7)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the 3rd initial inspection a 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. a bouncer, which was placed into a crib.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 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 2nd initial inspection the trasnportation vehcile was reviewed and found that the electronic safety alarm was not functioning properly, and was not installed in the back of the van.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have health statement forms, from parents or pediatricians, on file.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the 1st initial monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was over ratio on two occasions. During opening hours the specified age group was 2 years old and the operation was in a 1/12 ratio, and should have been 1/11. Later into the inspection a caregiver was with infants in a 1/6 ratio and should have not had more than 5 infants without a 2nd caregiver present.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
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: Administrative posting
Report finding
During the 1st initial inspection postings were reviewed and the operation did not have an activity plan for each group of children in the child-care center.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During the 1st initial inspection postings were reviewed and the operation did not have a current employee list posted. This was corrected at inspection when an employee list was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was no loose fill under the spring rockers or at the bottom of the slide in the playground area.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the 1st initial monitoring inspection it was found that the operation had not conducted a fire drill since their first opening day May 15, 2023. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented.
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the 1st initial inspection it was observed that two caregivers arrived at the operation and did not wash their hands after arriving.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
Official code
746.3415(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the 1st initial inspection it was observed that the operation did not have the children's product annual certification completed.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the 1st initial inspection it was found that the operation had not been conducting their daily grounds and safety checklist.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)