Sherry Lyn Gibbs
Killeen, TX 76549 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Carmen Y Benitez Rivera
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $116
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Carmen Y Benitez Rivera
Carmen Y Benitez Rivera is a home daycare in Killeen, Texas. It is registered with the state (since June 13, 2013), for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 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
Tuition and costs
Carmen Y Benitez Rivera has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Bell County has a median price of $116 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 Carmen Y Benitez Rivera
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1516782
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 27, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jun 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies did not have the parents rights or the promotion of outdoor play incorporated within them.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The fire drill for May had not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
Aug 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During the review of children's records, 2 records did not have signed physician's statements.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Carmen Y Benitez Rivera
Is Carmen Y Benitez Rivera licensed?
Yes. Carmen Y Benitez Rivera is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued June 13, 2013. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carmen Y Benitez Rivera last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 27, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has Carmen Y Benitez Rivera had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 2 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 Carmen Y Benitez Rivera care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carmen Y Benitez Rivera accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Carmen Y Benitez Rivera'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 Carmen Y Benitez Rivera cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 458-9239 to ask.
What is Carmen Y Benitez Rivera's phone number?
(254) 458-9239.
Where is Carmen Y Benitez Rivera?
Killeen, TX 76549. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.