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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Carousel Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 113
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Carousel Learning Center
Carousel Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 2, 2004, for up to 113 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 113 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carousel 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 Carousel Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 113 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #838057
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 19 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“During the inspection there was not enough space to walk through the nap mats in the toddler classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver separated the nap mats to allow a proper walk space.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection the floor in the after school room was observed with a crack. The ceiling panels in the preschool room were missing pieces, and insects were observed crawling on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
- Jul 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has not had a health inspection since December of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
- May 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
May 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by plucking a child on the hand, by hitting a child in the back of the head with an open hand, swinging a stick towards a child in care in a threatening manner, and raising their voice towards a child in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2025
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the child and placed the child in a crib.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2024
Sep 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Caregivers had not completed the annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The annual fire inspection had not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“New caregivers did not have completed form 2912.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with allergies to ants did not have an emergency allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“There were wall areas in the after school classroom that need to be refurbished with paint, and spaces of floor tiles that needs replacing. All chemicals must be keep out of the reach of child to prevent accidental exposure.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
Jul 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Caregivers were observed using personal cell phone devices, while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“During the inspection it was found that the 3 staff who transport children in care all had expired transportation training, Their training expired 01/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a electronic child safety alarm on their 15 passenger transportation van.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
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 Feb 1, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the toddler room had a trash can, without a fully closing lid, that was storing soiled/wet diapers.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
“During the monitoring inspection two staff files were reviewed and neither employee had signed operational or personnel policies.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground's sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 5, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.1203(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards
“During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“During the monitoring inspection children's records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.3415(3) - Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023
- Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 9, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
“It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023
Jan 30, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2023
Aug 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 30, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
“The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
“The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
- Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completing all of the action items on a consistent basis. The staff evaluation forms, which should be done once per month, for every staff, had not been completed since August. The infant checklist, which should be completed daily, was only being completed once per week.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Carousel Learning Center
Is Carousel Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 2, 2004.
When was Carousel Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carousel Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 10 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Carousel Learning Center care for?
113, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carousel Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carousel 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 Carousel Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 628-1965 to ask.
What is Carousel Learning Center's phone number?
(254) 628-1965.
Where is Carousel Learning Center?
514 College St, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Dreamers Child Care, 0.1 miles away.