Carousel Learning Center
514 College St, Killeen, TX
Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start
Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 19, 2023, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start 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 Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1760981
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/09/24.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the investigation it was found that a child was left unattended in a classroom during a transition period. The caregiver did not account for all the children in their group before closing the classroom door to their room.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
- Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual health inspection was not conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 12/04/23.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A child in care was pulled by the arm and dragged across the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“A caregiver was aware of a child being inappropriately disciplined and did not report it to licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
Apr 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“During the monitoring inspection a caregiver wiped two children's noses and did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to wash their hands, and did, and the expectations for hand washing after wiping noses was explained.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“During the monitoring and investigation inspection it was observed that the last fire drill documented was in June 2023. Fire drills are required to be practiced one time per month. Staff stated a drill had been practiced since June, however it was not documented.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
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Sep 1, 2023Visit3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the investigation it was found that there was a situation reported within the operation of a possible situation that placed a child or children at risk, but this situation was not reported to licensing within the two day required time frame. Operation understands reporting criteria and will do so moving forward.”
Corrected during the visit
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023
Sep 1, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the investigation it was found that there was a situation reported within the operation of a possible situation that placed a child or children at risk, but this situation was not reported to licensing within the two day required time frame. Operation understands reporting criteria and will do so moving forward.”
Corrected during the visit
746.307(a) - Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“During the investigation it was found that the operation had not notified parents of allegations of abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
“Operation staff failed to report suspected abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023
- May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start
Is Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 19, 2023.
When was Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 778-0489 to ask.
What is Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start's phone number?
(254) 778-0489.
Where is Central Texas 4C Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start?
500 W Avenue C, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Dreamers Child Care, 0.1 miles away.