First Start Child Care #2

Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 5, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1709 OLD FM 440 RD, KILLEEN, TX 76549 1517
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 5, 2024
Operation number: 1786552
Licensed capacity: 60 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,075
Citations recorded	22
Record covers	October 4, 2023 – May 4, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	6
Medium	6
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 22, 20264 citations recorded4 of 705 standards cited at this visit

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium

The first aid kit was observed and did not have tweezers, band aids, thermometer, antiseptic wipes or gloves. This was corrected during the inspection when the supplies were added to the kit.

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

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

The wall outlets in each of the classroom did not have protective covers, the outdoors playground had toys that were broken and tires with standing water. The tires did not have holes drilled in them to allow the water to drain. The wall outlets were covered during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 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 caregiver was engaged in duties unrelated to caring for children, while a child was resting in a room unsupervised. A child was observed going to the bathroom unsupervised. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.

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

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

The carpets in two of the classrooms were not clean. Stains were observed on the carpets and on some of the cloth seating chairs.

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

InspectionJanuary 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 22, 20252 citations recorded2 of 561 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Training records were deficient for the 24 annual clock hours.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5317 - Installation of Smoke DetectorsRisk level: High

Battery operated smoke add carbon monoxide detectors were not present in 2 of the classrooms where care was being provided.

Correction verified by the state on October 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 15, 20251 citation recorded1 of 9 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

A staff member sent an older child in care to another classroom unsupervised. The child went to retrieve something in the room for the staff member.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 25, 20255 citations recorded5 of 717 standards cited at this visit

746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing SinkRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was observed during diaper changing in a classroom without a hand washing sink. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver took the child to the bathroom to wash hands.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - BasisRisk level: Medium

A classroom was observed out of ratio by 3 children when a caregiver left the room. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room. The classroom was observed out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when the child was taken to another classroom bringing the room into ratio.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance noticeRisk level: Medium High

Parent's rights notices were not observed in the children's records.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - TweezersRisk level: Medium

The first aid kit was incomplete for tweezers. The kit also had expired supplies. The expired supplies was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the items.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The written feeding instructions had not been reviewed, or updated as of today's date.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 23, 20243 citations recorded3 of 558 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

4 of the records evaluated did not have parent signatures or the health statement signed by the physician.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

A child was observed to have leftover chewed food in the play yard, This was corrected when the caregiver removed the food from the play yard

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

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low

One staff did not have the required signed employment affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 301 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 241 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 16, 20233 citations recorded3 of 710 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

There was insufficient lighting observed during nap time in the room where children were napping. The caregiver was unable to visibly see the children's faces to be able to intervene in the event of an emergency. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned on the light and opened the door to the adjoining bathroom.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear PointsRisk level: High

During the walk through of the operation, broken and damaged toys were observed in the play space. This was corrected during the inspection when all of the broken toys were removed.

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

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High

A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child did not have the required sleep exception form.

Correction verified by the state on December 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 7, 20234 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with childrenRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver was observed not interacting positively with a child in care. The caregiver did not provide care, check the child injury or console a child after the child had fallen to the floor, sustaining a possible injury.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A caregiver was observed grabbing a child in care roughly by the arms and lifting the child from the table and floor on two separate occasions.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregiver did not use good judgment for a child in care. The caregiver knowingly placed a child at risk of injury by pushing the child and causing the child to lose balance and fall.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

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