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Vera Hodges

2408 HANSON RD, Killeen, TX 76543-5041

Operation number:
1373507
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:
October 12, 2011
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2542131484
Email:
colandvera38@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 eight available inspections for Vera Hodges from October 26, 2021 through July 30, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 29, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 8 local median in 76543

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.69

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
63%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.57

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not conducted in the month of August. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 07/07/2025.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the inspection, children under the age of 2 years old were watching television.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An infant was observed in a baby walker with wheels which is a prohibited item.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
747.2315(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found the CPR and first aid was expired. The expiration date was Oct 26,2023.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection the child file reviewed did not have all required information and signatures.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
747.603(a)(1)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the gate leading to the fence was latched but not locked. Provider locked it while I was present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4807(b) - Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Official code
747.4807(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the primary caregivers CPR training had expired 08/2021.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the last fire drill was conducted July 2021. These drills should be completed monthly. This was corrected at inspection when a drill was conducted while I was present.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)