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First Start Child Care #2

1709 OLD FM 440 RD, Killeen, TX 76549-1517

Operation number:
1786552
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:
60
License effective:
April 5, 2024
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2543503625
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 17 available inspections for First Start Child Care #2 from October 4, 2023 through May 4, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
17

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 76549

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.29
Local median
0.94

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
41%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
41%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
2.75

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: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 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
The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 30, 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
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.5317
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2026
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
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Official code
746.2405(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.
Correction deadline
April 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
Official code
746.4003(a)(8)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Official code
746.521(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.
Correction deadline
August 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.
Correction deadline
November 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 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)