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Carousel Learning Center

514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen, TX 76541-4729

Operation number:
838057
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:
113
License effective:
June 2, 2004
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546281965
Email:
carousel02@gmail.com
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 32 available inspections for Carousel Learning Center from September 13, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

19 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 6, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
32

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
44

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
33

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76541

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.38
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
53%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
59%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
1.5

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.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection there was not enough space to walk through the nap mats in the toddler classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver separated the nap mats to allow a proper walk space.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2025
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
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2024
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
A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.1105(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
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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 status
Correction evaluated February 1, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.
Correction deadline
December 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
Official code
746.901(6)(B)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Official code
746.1203(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Official code
746.403(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 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)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
746.2207(c)(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Official code
746.1203(3)(C)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2022
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
Correction deadline
July 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Official code
746.2403(6)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
Official code
746.1329(c)(1)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection it was found that the infants are not having outdoor playtime during the course of their day.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
Official code
746.2206(1)(B)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the course of the monitoring inspection it was found that there was a caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641