- Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Inspector's note: During the walk through two trashcans were observed without lids on them accessible to the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed lids on the trashcans. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Inspector's note: The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with a hole in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the changing mat was replaced with a new one. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-30. - Non-critical Location of Handwashing Sink
Inspector's note: During the inspection two sinks inside of the classrooms were observed without soap. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled the soap dispensers located by the sinks in the classrooms. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Inspector's note: The bottles and cups were observed to not have the child's name on them. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-03.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Learning Lodge II
1604 Florence Rd, Killeen
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Apr 20, 2022
- Phone
- 2544324828
- Website
- www.learninglodgedc.com
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Inspector's note: A 15 year old was observed at the operation without an active background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-21. - Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Inspector's note: A fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since March 2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-28. - Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Inspector's note: During the inspection, a child was observed receiving a diaper change without washing his hands afterwards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-22.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Inspector's note: Two of the caregivers counted into ratio and alone with children did not have cpr or pediatric first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-28. - Non-critical Required Personnel Records
Inspector's note: During the investigation, 3 employee files were reviewed and found to be missing a copy of the employees identification, their diploma, and the affidavit was not notarized. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-28.
- Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without wiping down the changing table mat afterwards. A wall plug was observed missing in the preschool room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-28. - Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Inspector's note: Milk was observed stored in a cabinet in the older infant classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the milk from the cabinet and another caregiver stored the milk in the refrigerator. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
- Non-critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Inspector's note: The small playground does not have two exits. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-13. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: The outdoor playground area was observed with hazards. Part of the metal fence was not fully installed and presented a hazard on the smaller playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-13.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: The building was observed with dirt and dust on the floors, dirt on the walls. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-17. - Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Inspector's note: Two of the diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the diaper changing mats were swapped out. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Inspector's note: A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed alone with a group of children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-10. - Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without washing their hands or the child's hands afterwards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-04.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: There were cracked ceiling panels in the preschool room and trash on the playground area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-28. - Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Inspector's note: The director only has 18 annual hours of the 30 hours required. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-28. - Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Inspector's note: There are no fire drills documented since December 2024. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-17. - Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: There was 1 caregiver to 5 infants making them out of ratio. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-14. - Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Inspector's note: The directors cpr and first aid credential is expired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-28.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Inspector's note: During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children in the 1 year old classroom were watching television. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-04. - Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was found that the operation's transportation vehicle did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-18. - Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Inspector's note: During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have medical release forms on the transportation vehicle for the children who are transported. This was corrected at inspection when this information was placed in the vehcile. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Inspector's note: During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was enough loose fill to cover the entire use zone area of a slide and a climbing structure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-17.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the bathroom in the school age classroom had cleaning supplies on the floor and on a low shelf. There was also clorox wipes on a shelf in the room next to the snacks that the children were being served. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old infant in a pack n play with a blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that there were pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet. This was re-cited. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-21. - Non-critical Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that there was a changing table in the pre k room with no sink in this area. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Inspector's note: When I arrived at the operation there were 9 infants, ranging from 5 months - 18 months, with no caregiver present in the room. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old baby with a bottle propped up with a blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Non-critical Location of Handwashing Sink
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that there was no paper towels in the bathroom for the school age children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Critical Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that the outdoor areas did not have loose fill where the slides, rocking equipment, or climbing equipment were. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-27. - Critical Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver sat down to feed an infant their bottle and did not wash their hands first. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Critical Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that there was a swing in the toddler playground that was attached to a play structure. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Inspector's note: During the inspection there was a caregiver with a provisional background that stated they could not be alone in ratio, this caregiver was alone with a group of 9 children, ages 2-4 years old when I arrived at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-20. - Non-critical Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Inspector's note: During the inspection it was observed that it was 72 degress and sunny outside, however the children had not been outside the day of the inspection. The playground was not muddy and the play equiptment was not wet. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-20.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, with gloves on, however wasn't washing their hands after taking the gloves off and before putting new ones on. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-26. - Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-30. - Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was observed that the floor in the school age room was not in good repair and due to this not able to be effectively sanitized. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-09. - Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection it was observed that a child did not wash their hands, and was not assisted on washing their hands, after their diaper was changed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-26.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that the operation was using forms of prohibited punishment by having the children do wall sits, and other forms of exercise, as a way to control their behavior. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-16.
- Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that there was a child in care who was allowed to use cleaning supplies at the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-08. - Critical AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Inspector's note: During the investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation, in a caregiver role, with a background that stated they were not eligible to be present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-08.
- Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Inspector's note: Observed 11 infants in a classrooms with 3 caregivers. The specified age for the group of children in that classroom is 0-11 months. The maximum group size for 0-11 months is 10 children. This was corrected when a child was removed from the room. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: During the inspection there was standing water observed in multiple riding toys in both the toddler and Pre-k playground areas. There was liter observed on the Pre-k playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-02.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.