Texas records · BELL County · KILLEEN
First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC
Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 9, 2020
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, KILLEEN, TX 76543 4604
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 9, 2020
- Operation number
- 1697216
- Licensed capacity
- 49 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 | 28 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 6 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 9,442 |
| Citations recorded | 18 |
| Record covers | November 10, 2021 – May 27, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 1 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.
Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.