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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center
1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 7, 2013, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1523696
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“There was a 4 month old sleeping in a crib, on a boppy pillow, covered by a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
“The shelf in the pre-k classroom is not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“The garage outside and slide stairs have sharp edges that are accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
- Aug 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 11, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“A caregiver did not have documentation of annual training for the previous year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.401(8) - Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“A transportation vehicle that was purchased in 2016, that seats 8, did not have a child safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.1303(3) - Orientation-Policy on prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“Two caregivers did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There was 1 person that had an expired CPR Certification. The certification expired on 8/13/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since August 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
- Nov 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center
Is 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 7, 2013.
When was 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 634-4600 to ask.
What is 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center's phone number?
(254) 634-4600.
Where is 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center?
410 E Church Ave, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Ariana's Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.