The Playhouse

3705 ENDICOTT DR, Killeen, TX 76549-6644

Operation number:: 1832542
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 24, 2026
Hours:: 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:: 2546610048
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 two available inspections for The Playhouse from April 7, 2026 through July 17, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 17, 2026 and involved facility condition.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections: 2
Recorded violations: 4
Higher-concern violations: 4
Repeated topics: 0

Local comparison

2 total inspections vs 3 local median in 76549

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

Inspections with higher-concern violations

Inspections with recorded violations

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.

July 17, 2026View official report

Facility condition

Report finding: Animal feces was observed in the back play areas. This was corrected during the inspection when the feces was picked up.
Correction status: Completed at time of inspection

More details

Official Texas risk level: Medium High
Report section: 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code: 747.3203

April 7, 2026View official report

Hazardous access

Report finding: The air conditioning unit did not have a protective screen covering the fan. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider added the protective screen.
Correction status: Completed at time of inspection

More details

Official Texas risk level: Medium High
Report section: 747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code: 747.3501(3)

Hazardous access

Report finding: There were areas in the backyard that poses a risk to the children. The back gate was not secured, was leaning and had exposed nails. The provider has until Friday april 10th to correct the unsecured fence, however the nails were corrected during the inspection. There was a small rocker car with springs that had a metal bar that was exposed presenting a tripping hazards. There were entrapment hazards in the gate where children could place a limb and become injured. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the hazards, and covered the entrapment hazards by adding mulch to the areas.
Correction status: Completed at time of inspection

More details

Official Texas risk level: Medium High
Report section: 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code: 747.3501

Equipment or readiness

Report finding: The smoke detector was observed and not mounted. This was corrected when the provider mounted the smoke detector.
Correction status: Completed at time of inspection

More details

Official Texas risk level: High
Report section: 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
Official code: 747.5113