Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 0.94
Sevyns Little Star
3602 WATERCREST RD STE 200, Killeen, TX 76549-7334
- Operation number:
- 1832568
- 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:
- 69
- License effective:
- April 16, 2026
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2549221411
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Sevyns Little Star from April 6, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 24, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
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
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 76549
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 35%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 41%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 6, 2026July 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a play yard on the back.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver was observed with 6 children bringing the classroom out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when a second caregiver returned to the room, putting the room into compliance.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
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: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation had changed the room arrangements in two of the infant rooms and did not notify regulations. This was corrected when discussed with the owner.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
- Official code
- 746.301(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering. When asked, she did return to wash the child's hands.
- Correction deadline
- July 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 24, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Holes were observed in the walls in one classroom, garbage cans had not been wiped down, the carpet was observed with stains, the ceiling vents in one classroom was observed with dust, the ceiling tiles in one of the classrooms were water stained, the tires on the playground were not observed with holes for drainage.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Caterpillar toy on the playground was found to have screws used to hold it together which were not per manufacturer directions. The screws were found to be protruding underneath in the tunnel area used by children in care. This was corrected when the caterpillar was removed. Broken toys were on the playground, this was corrected when the toys were removed Both gates leading out of the playground area were found to have large gaps when latched to the fence, presenting an entrapment hazard. Extension until Friday the 10th.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Cobwebs were observed in one of the classrooms. This was corrected during the inspection when the cobwebs were swept clean.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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)