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Elsie Steele

2101 PRESTIGE LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549-1258

Operation number:
533687
Type:
Registered 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:
December 12, 1997
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2543838713
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 five available inspections for Elsie Steele from January 25, 2022 through September 4, 2025.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 19, 2025 and involved licensing compliance.

Recordkeeping was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four 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
5

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 3 local median in 76549

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.4
Local median
1.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
60%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
80%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.31

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
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
747.4303(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
747.2326(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
747.603(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
Official code
747.501(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
747.605(11)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901 - Personnel Records
Official code
747.901
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(2) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
Official code
747.501(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.203 - Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
747.203