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Carousel Learning 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: 514 COLLEGE ST, Killeen, TX 76541
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 628-1965
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 113 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 838057
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 2, 2004
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.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 838057 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 11 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 9, Medium 1, Medium Low 2, 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 December 13, 2021 to August 6, 2026, newest first: 30 visits and 41 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 6, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 27, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 24, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 6, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2025 · Correction verified: September 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 30, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2025 · Correction verified: June 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.
May 29, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 15, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2025 · Correction verified: July 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 17, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2024 · Correction verified: October 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 24, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 5, 2024 · Correction verified: October 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2024 · Correction verified: October 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 27, 2024 · Correction verified: October 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 27, 2024 · Correction verified: October 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.
July 26, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2024 · Correction verified: October 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.
May 23, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
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: May 24, 2024 · Correction verified: May 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.
January 22, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 1, 2024 · Correction verified: February 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
December 18, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 25, 2023 · Correction verified: December 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
June 5, 2023 · Inspection · 11 citations
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.
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: June 6, 2023 · Correction verified: June 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
April 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 9, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2023 · Correction verified: April 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2023 · Correction verified: April 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 23, 2023 · Correction verified: April 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.
January 30, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2023 · Correction verified: January 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
August 4, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.
June 30, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2022 · Correction verified: July 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.
746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 7, 2022 · Correction verified: July 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2022 · Correction verified: August 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2022 · Correction verified: August 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.
February 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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