Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care

Licensed Child-Care Home in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 14, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4909 HAMMERSTONE TRL, KILLEEN, TX 76542 5381
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 14, 2022
Operation number: 1730438
Licensed capacity: 12 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,212
Citations recorded	5
Record covers	December 2, 2021 – October 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	2
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 685 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 384 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 706 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 27, 20241 citation recorded1 of 482 standards cited at this visit

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute CaregiversRisk level: Medium High

Caregiver CPR and First Aid expire on 2.15.24. Caregiver has scheduled for this Thursday, 2.29.24

Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 20234 citations recorded4 of 665 standards cited at this visit

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

During the walk through of the home, 6 children ages 2 and under were observed watching a children's show on the television. This was corrected at inspection with the Designee turned the tv's off.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire ExtinguishersRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguisher was observed unmounted in the area where care is provided.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.2705(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active PlayRisk level: High

During an inspection 8 children, ranging in age from 10 months to 3 years of age were observed sitting in floor-sized highchairs. Caregiver stated the children were placed in the highchairs to prevent them from running around and upsetting the other caregiver. This was corrected when the Designee was asked to remove the children from the chairs.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.2105(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not ReplaceRisk level: Medium

2 children aged 3 years old was observed having a screen time activity. The activity was not listed on the written lesson plan as a scheduled activity.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 348 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 429 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 263 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 277 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 2, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 969 standards cited at this visit

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.