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Alcira Fontenot

Killeen, TX 76543 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$121
year first permitted
1993

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About Alcira Fontenot

Alcira Fontenot is a home daycare in Killeen, Texas. It is registered with the state (since July 22, 1993), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alcira Fontenot has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bell County has a median price of $121 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Alcira Fontenot

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1993
License number
#401717
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 14, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

      “The smoke detectors installed in the home were not operable.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      “The bottles and cups for the children in care were not labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation

      “There is no background check for two 16-year-olds who reside at the residence.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “The infants did not get their hands washed before being fed crackers.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2104(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - Caregiver-initiated Activities

      “There were no activities observed provided to the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

      “A cleaning bottle that was not clearly labeled was within the reach of the children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      “The dog's vaccination records were not up to date. The last vaccination date was 03/04/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

  3. Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 9, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children in care did not have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two children in care did not have updated immunization records on file and 1 child in care did have an immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Three children in care did not have emergency authorization on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home

      “There were 3 infants (12, months, 2-15 months). a 2 year old, 2- 4 year olds and 2-5 years in care during the inspection. The ratio was over by one for the 18 months and up age group.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation did not have current documentation of fire drills for the current year. The last fire drill documented was in June 2021. A fire drill was completed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “There were 3 outlets that did not have outlet covers. The caregiver placed outlet covers on the outlets during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

      “The operation did not have the most recent inspection report from Child Care Regulation posted. The last report posted was from 2020. The operation did not have a copy of the Emergency Numbers posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alcira Fontenot

Is Alcira Fontenot licensed?

Yes. Alcira Fontenot is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued July 22, 1993. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Alcira Fontenot last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 14, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alcira Fontenot had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Alcira Fontenot care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Alcira Fontenot accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Alcira Fontenot's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alcira Fontenot cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 628-8758 to ask.

What is Alcira Fontenot's phone number?

(254) 628-8758.

Where is Alcira Fontenot?

Killeen, TX 76543. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).