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Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“The smoke detectors installed in the home were not operable.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
6101 Westcliff Rd, Killeen, TX
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Killeen, TX 76543 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 628-8758 to ask.
(254) 628-8758.
Killeen, TX 76543. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.