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First United Methodist Church Child Development Center

3501 E ELMS RD, Killeen, TX 76542-8549

Operation number:
1318508
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:
132
License effective:
November 22, 2011
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546345149
Email:
Juanita.sims@fumc-killeen.org

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 31 available inspections for First United Methodist Church Child Development Center from October 18, 2021 through May 4, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 21, 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
31

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 12 local median in 76542

Compared to 35 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.46

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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two children were observed sleeping face down. This was corrected when the caregiver rolled the children over on their backs.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
This is related to a DFPS investigation. A gate leading to the outside of the playground did not have a lock. The unlocked gate was accessible to children, allowing children the ability to exit the playground.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This is related to a DFPS investigation. The operation failed to self-report an incident that placed a child at risk while in care.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This is related to a DFPS investigation. The operation did not notify the parent that a child had been left outside of the operation.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a child in care was left on the playground alone for less than 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
May 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2025
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire inspection expired 7/2023
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Sanitation inspection expired 8/2023
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(12)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support children were abused and neglected.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 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
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used corporal punishments on the children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DPFS investigation, it was found that caregivers were yelling at children as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used corporal punishments on the children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 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: Other violations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a potty chair had not be sanitized after the last use. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was disposed of and the potty chair was sanitized.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
Official code
746.3407(5)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection a caregiver was observed not washing her hands after diapering and another caregiver was observed not washing an infant's hands after diapering. This was corrected during the inspection, when both caregivers washed their's and the child's hands.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the inspection a child with a diagnosed allergy did not have a completed food allergy emeregency plan.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2023
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
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
It was found that prescription medication was allowed into the operation to be administered in a child's cup.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)