Texas records · BELL County · KILLEEN
Carousel Learning Center
Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 2, 2004
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 514 COLLEGE ST, KILLEEN, TX 76541 4729
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- June 2, 2004
- Operation number
- 838057
- Licensed capacity
- 113 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 | 21 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 7 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 7,003 |
| Citations recorded | 41 |
| Record covers | December 13, 2021 – August 6, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 24 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 3 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
During the inspection there was not enough space to walk through the nap mats in the toddler classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver separated the nap mats to allow a proper walk space.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.
Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.
Correction verified by the state on July 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.
Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.
Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.
Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.
Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.
Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.
Correction verified by the state on June 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction verified by the state on February 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.
Correction verified by the state on December 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.
Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.
Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.
Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023.
During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
Correction verified by the state on June 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.
Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.
Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Correction verified by the state on January 31, 2023.
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.
Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.
Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.
Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.
Correction verified by the state on August 4, 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.