Texas records · BELL County · KILLEEN

1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC

Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 7, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 410 E CHURCH AVE, KILLEEN, TX 76541 4845
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: October 7, 2013
Operation number: 1523696
Licensed capacity: 38 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,617
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	November 29, 2021 – October 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	7
Medium	3
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 717 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 8 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 555 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 5, 20268 citations recorded8 of 9 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High

During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High

During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High

During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 190 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 683 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 9, 20244 citations recorded4 of 575 standards cited at this visit

746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely AnchoredRisk level: High

The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High

The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 682 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 11, 20226 citations recorded6 of 518 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone NumbersRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High

A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 29, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 670 standards cited at this visit

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