May 27, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC
3621 E Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 5, Killeen
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Night Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Nov 9, 2020
- Phone
- 2542458488
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
3High risk
16Medium-high risk
5Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
2Low risk
31Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Inspector's note: The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-24. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-29. - Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Inspector's note: Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-24.
Nov 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Nov 21, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Inspector's note: The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-30. - Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-07.
Apr 24, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
- Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-08. - Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Inspector's note: One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-08.
Aug 3, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-17.
Aug 2, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Apr 4, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-04.
Mar 28, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Mar 2, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 28, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 3, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Jan 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.