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Texas records · BELL County · KILLEEN

The Great Play Place

Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 23, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
208 E ELMS RD, KILLEEN, TX 76542 2628
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
September 23, 2022
Operation number
1739005
Licensed capacity
106 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record40
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record17
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits8,518
Citations recorded27
Record coversApril 5, 2022 – August 31, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High15
Medium High6
Medium5
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 766 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 706 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 4, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
There were areas inside that posed health and safety risks to the children. Peeling paint was observed and dust was observed in one classroom.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 28, 20261 citation recorded1 of 853 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicleRisk level: High
During the inspection, it was found that the operation staff had asked the children to turn off the alarm upon arrival at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 21, 20261 citation recorded1 of 10 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 9, 2026Self-reported by the operation4 citations recorded4 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A caregiver did not use good judgment and self-control when choosing to discipline a child in care. A caregiver picked a child up and dropped the child to the ground.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business HoursRisk level: Low
Employee records were not available during the investigation inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1305(a)(3) - Pre-service Training- Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium
The operation's staff did not have access to employee pre-service or training files for child care regulations to review.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with childrenRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation and review of video, it was determined that the caregiver did not interact positively with children in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 9, 20263 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
A copy of the most recent inspection was not posted and visible for parents.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
A child was observed coming from the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver was watching the child from the classroom

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 164 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 18, 20263 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver lacked self-control and yelled at the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver yelled at the children in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
During the investigation, it was found that the director did not make a CCR report by calling the intake line.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 338 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 344 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 278 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 22, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
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 investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 20, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in MouthRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child?s face and head.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 410 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 912 standards cited at this visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.

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

ReportJune 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.

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

InspectionJune 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 25, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.

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

InspectionOctober 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 25, 20231 citation recorded1 of 900 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 28, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 353 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.

Correction verified by the state on March 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 2, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 6, 20223 citations recorded3 of 439 standards cited at this visit
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenRisk level: Medium
One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.

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

InspectionAugust 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 34 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 229 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 518 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit

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