Texas records · BELL County · KILLEEN
The Learning Lodge II
Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 20, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1604 FLORENCE RD, KILLEEN, TX 76541 7986
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 20, 2022
- Operation number
- 1728158
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-07:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 25 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 12 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,760 |
| Citations recorded | 48 |
| Record covers | January 5, 2022 – October 9, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 12 |
| Medium High | 27 |
| Medium | 9 |
Visits and findings, newest first
During the inspection two sinks inside of the classrooms were observed without soap. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled the soap dispensers located by the sinks in the classrooms.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with a hole in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the changing mat was replaced with a new one.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the walk through two trashcans were observed without lids on them accessible to the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed lids on the trashcans.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The bottles and cups were observed to not have the child's name on them.
Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The two year old classroom does not have enough age appropriate toys for the amount of children in the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A 15 year old was observed at the operation without an active background check.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since March 2025.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection, a child was observed receiving a diaper change without washing his hands afterwards.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation, 3 employee files were reviewed and found to be missing a copy of the employees identification, their diploma, and the affidavit was not notarized.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two of the caregivers counted into ratio and alone with children did not have cpr or pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026.
During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without wiping down the changing table mat afterwards. A wall plug was observed missing in the preschool room.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Milk was observed stored in a cabinet in the older infant classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the milk from the cabinet and another caregiver stored the milk in the refrigerator.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The outdoor playground area was observed with hazards. Part of the metal fence was not fully installed and presented a hazard on the smaller playground.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The small playground does not have two exits.
Correction verified by the state on April 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two of the diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the diaper changing mats were swapped out.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The building was observed with dirt and dust on the floors, dirt on the walls.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without washing their hands or the child's hands afterwards.
Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed alone with a group of children.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were cracked ceiling panels in the preschool room and trash on the playground area.
Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was 1 caregiver to 5 infants making them out of ratio.
Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There are no fire drills documented since December 2024.
Correction verified by the state on May 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The directors cpr and first aid credential is expired.
Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director only has 18 annual hours of the 30 hours required.
Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was found that the operation's transportation vehicle did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have medical release forms on the transportation vehicle for the children who are transported. This was corrected at inspection when this information was placed in the vehcile.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children in the 1 year old classroom were watching television.
Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was enough loose fill to cover the entire use zone area of a slide and a climbing structure.
Correction verified by the state on May 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver sat down to feed an infant their bottle and did not wash their hands first.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection there was a caregiver with a provisional background that stated they could not be alone in ratio, this caregiver was alone with a group of 9 children, ages 2-4 years old when I arrived at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old infant in a pack n play with a blanket.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a changing table in the pre k room with no sink in this area.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that there was no paper towels in the bathroom for the school age children.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
When I arrived at the operation there were 9 infants, ranging from 5 months - 18 months, with no caregiver present in the room.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that there were pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet. This was re-cited.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that the bathroom in the school age classroom had cleaning supplies on the floor and on a low shelf. There was also clorox wipes on a shelf in the room next to the snacks that the children were being served.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old baby with a bottle propped up with a blanket.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a swing in the toddler playground that was attached to a play structure.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that it was 72 degress and sunny outside, however the children had not been outside the day of the inspection. The playground was not muddy and the play equiptment was not wet.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that the outdoor areas did not have loose fill where the slides, rocking equipment, or climbing equipment were.
Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, with gloves on, however wasn't washing their hands after taking the gloves off and before putting new ones on.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was observed that a child did not wash their hands, and was not assisted on washing their hands, after their diaper was changed.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation inspection it was observed that the floor in the school age room was not in good repair and due to this not able to be effectively sanitized.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation it was found that the operation was using forms of prohibited punishment by having the children do wall sits, and other forms of exercise, as a way to control their behavior.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation, in a caregiver role, with a background that stated they were not eligible to be present.
Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the investigation it was found that there was a child in care who was allowed to use cleaning supplies at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Observed 11 infants in a classrooms with 3 caregivers. The specified age for the group of children in that classroom is 0-11 months. The maximum group size for 0-11 months is 10 children. This was corrected when a child was removed from the room.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection there was standing water observed in multiple riding toys in both the toddler and Pre-k playground areas. There was liter observed on the Pre-k playground.
Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2023. 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.