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Cairos Development Center for Early Learners

207 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 765424.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2024

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About Cairos Development Center for Early Learners

Cairos Development Center for Early Learners is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 15, 2024, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 8 wks-12 yrs old
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 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. It lists: 8 wks-12 yrs old
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cairos Development Center for Early Learners 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.
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 Cairos Development Center for Early Learners

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1770217
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “During a walkthrough observed, the fire inspection expired on 1/2/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025

  4. Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

      “The provider's last review was on 7/1/23 for the Children Product Certification form. This was corrected when the provider reviewed and signed the form at the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “During the inspection it was found that the sanitation inspection was overdue by one month.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  7. May 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed paint peeling from the window ledges and growing thorny grasses on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

  2. Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “During the follow-up inspection it was observed that the grass was overgrown on the playground, about 2 feet high.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023

  3. Oct 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “During the initial inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed 4 children's diapers, one after another, and did not sanitize the changing table pad between each use.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

      “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children ages 16 months - 23 months were served hot dogs that had only been cut in half, still circular in shape.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “During the 3rd initial inspection a 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. a bouncer, which was placed into a crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “During the initial inspection it was observed that a caregiver did not have the children wash their hands after their diaper was changed.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

      “During the initial inspection a caregiver was observed changing four children's diapers, one after another, without washing their hands or changing out their gloves between each diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

  4. Aug 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “3 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have health statement forms, from parents or pediatricians, on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “During the 2nd initial inspection the trasnportation vehcile was reviewed and found that the electronic safety alarm was not functioning properly, and was not installed in the back of the van.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2023

  5. Jul 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 30, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “During the 1st initial inspection it was found that the operation had not been conducting their daily grounds and safety checklist.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      “During the 1st initial inspection postings were reviewed and the operation did not have an activity plan for each group of children in the child-care center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility

      “During the 1st initial inspection it was observed that two caregivers arrived at the operation and did not wash their hands after arriving.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “During the 1st initial inspection postings were reviewed and the operation did not have a current employee list posted. This was corrected at inspection when an employee list was posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “During the 1st initial monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation was over ratio on two occasions. During opening hours the specified age group was 2 years old and the operation was in a 1/12 ratio, and should have been 1/11. Later into the inspection a caregiver was with infants in a 1/6 ratio and should have not had more than 5 infants without a 2nd caregiver present.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “During the 1st initial inspection it was observed that the operation did not have the children's product annual certification completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During the 1st initial monitoring inspection it was found that the operation had not conducted a fire drill since their first opening day May 15, 2023. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was no loose fill under the spring rockers or at the bottom of the slide in the playground area.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023

  7. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Cairos Development Center for Early Learners

Is Cairos Development Center for Early Learners licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 15, 2024.

When was Cairos Development Center for Early Learners last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cairos Development Center for Early Learners had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Cairos Development Center for Early Learners care for?

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

Does Cairos Development Center for Early Learners accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cairos Development Center for Early Learners' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cairos Development Center for Early Learners cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 630-1116 to ask.

What is Cairos Development Center for Early Learners' phone number?

(254) 630-1116.

Where is Cairos Development Center for Early Learners?

207 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542. The nearest other daycare we list is Reeces Creek YMCA, 0.1 miles away.

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