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Childcare center · Killeen, TX
Learning For Life Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5200 CLEAR CREEK RD, Killeen, TX 76549
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 213-0696
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 105 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1747470
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 7, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 18 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 6, Medium 5, Medium Low 1, Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from July 22, 2022 to August 26, 2026, newest first: 20 visits and 21 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
August 26, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cords and peeling paint was observed in one of the classrooms, and cleaning supplies was observed hanging on a door in the bathroom. This was corrected when the provider covered the peeling paint areas, removed the hanging cords and cleaning supplies.
June 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 1, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2026 · Correction verified: June 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver used physical punishment on a child in care. The caregiver hit the child on the back.
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2026 · Correction verified: June 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The discipline used by a caregiver with a child in care did not demonstrate acceptable behavior. By hitting the child with the hand, the caregiver did not use self-control.
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 27, 2026 · Correction verified: June 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver responded to a child in care in a negative way, by hitting the child after the child displayed a behavior concern.
March 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 12, 2025 · Correction verified: September 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The directors had not completed the required 30 hours of training. 16 hours in additional topics related to the care of children was missing. The second director was missing 5 hours.
June 19, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2025 · Correction verified: August 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found to have picked up a child from their cot and slammed them back onto their cot resulting in the child sustaining an injury near their eye that required medical attention and liquid stitching.
October 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 22, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver hired after September, 2023, did not have a pre-application affidavit. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was provided the form to complete.
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
6 children records were observed missing these items: field trips, swimming, special needs, admission dates, signatures and dates, emergency information.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 22, 2024 · Correction verified: October 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed not washing the hands of a child after diapering. The caregiver washed the child's hands, correcting the deficiency during the inspection.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Marked cleaning supplies were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the cleaners.
February 22, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 13, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of the four staff files reviewed, none had a notarized employment affidavit on file.
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: February 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director, who also transports children, did not have a certificate for the required two hours of transportation training available for review.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 29, 2024 · Correction verified: February 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
None of the infant feeding instructions had been updated monthly.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of four staff files reviewed, three had not completed their 24 hours of pre-service training within 90 days of employment.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2024 · Correction verified: February 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children's product recall certification form had not been signed annually.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 2, 2024 · Correction verified: April 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Out of 10 children's records reviewed, one was missing a statement from the parent that operational policies had been received, three needed updated immunization records, one was missing information on whether or not he had allergies, one was missing a hearing and vision screening, two were missing emergency contacts, one was missing an admission date, and two were missing a health statement.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 29, 2024 · Correction verified: February 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies were missing procedures for inclusive services to children with special needs, enrollment and policy change procedures, criteria the daycare will use to decide when weather is too extreme for outdoor play, a plan for physical activity to occur indoors when weather prohibits outdoor play, that employee vaccinations aren't required, and the DFPS website.
September 19, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
September 14, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 28, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection a caregiver did not wash the hands of the children after diapering.
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 28, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection a non mobile child was observed asleep tummy down on the floor. This was corrected when the child was picked up and placed in a crib facing up.
July 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 19, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
January 25, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 17, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 12, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2022 · Correction verified: October 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, a caregiver was present without a cleared background check. This person was observed to leave the operation.
September 1, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 22, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.