1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC

Childcare Center|410 E CHURCH AVE, Killeen, TX 76541|(254) 634-4600

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
1523696
Expires
October 7, 2027
Licensed Capacity
38 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

13 records
  • routine#862242562

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242561

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242560

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242559

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242558

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862363718

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242557

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242556

    4 violations found (4 high severity).

    Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    High

    The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.

    746.3701(5)Corrected 2024-07-09

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    High

    There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.

    746.2415(b)Corrected 2024-07-09

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

    High

    The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.

    746.4601(5)Corrected 2024-07-09

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    High

    There was a caregiver, who had worked at the operation since Sept 2022, who's CPR and first aid training expired on 06/30/2024.

    746.1315(a)Corrected 2024-07-19
  • routine#862242555

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242554

    6 violations found (3 high, 3 medium severity).

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

    High

    A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.

    746.5625(a)Corrected 2022-11-01

    Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    High

    A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.

    746.1301(5)(A)Corrected 2022-10-28

    Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

    Medium

    Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.

    746.1303(3)Corrected 2022-10-18

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    High

    There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.

    746.1315(b)Corrected 2022-11-07

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Medium

    Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.

    746.2421(b)Corrected 2022-10-18

    Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers

    Medium

    The operation did not have the following postings posted: *Current Employee List *Parent Notification Poster *Keeping Children Safe Poster The Director posted the required postings during the inspection.

    746.401(8)Corrected 2022-10-11
  • routine#862242553

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862242552

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    High

    During the follow-up inspection the televisions were re-cited when they were not anchored to prevent tipping. They were all removed during the inspection and cannot be present back at the operation until they are mounted or anchored.

    746.3701(9)Corrected 2021-07-26

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    High

    During the follow-up inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist was still not being completed in full each day. This was recited and a blank form was emailed to operation to use moving forward.

    746.4751(a)Corrected 2021-07-27
  • routine#862242551

    8 violations found (7 high, 1 medium severity).

    Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

    High

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 TVs at the operation sitting on shelves, none of which were anchored or secured to the shelf they were sitting on.

    746.3701(9)Corrected 2021-07-20

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    High

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the playground slides did not have 6 inches of loose fill around the play structure or at the bottom of the slide.

    746.4907(a)(1)Corrected 2021-08-03

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

    High

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the 5 infants in the infant room only had 2 small toys accessible for their use.

    746.2405(5)Corrected 2021-07-22

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    High

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were cleaning supplies left out on low counters, accessible to children.

    746.3407(12)Corrected 2021-07-20

    Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

    Medium

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not following the daily scheduled outdoor time, as the children were not having two oppurtunities daily to play outside, even when the weather permitted. During the inspection the weather was 75 degrees with no chance of rain in the forecast and none of the children played outdoors during their scheduled time.

    746.2203(b)Corrected 2021-07-20

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    High

    During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a child used the bathroom and did not wash their hands afterwards.

    746.3417(3)Corrected 2021-07-20

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    High

    During the monitoring inspection infants were observed to be seated in high chairs without the straps buckled and fastened around the child.

    746.2407Corrected 2021-07-20

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    High

    During the monitoring inspection it was found that the daily grounds safety checklist had not been completed since May 2021.

    746.4751(a)Corrected 2021-07-20

Availability

38 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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