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Central Texas Childrens Center

2000 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 765023.6· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
1987

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About Central Texas Childrens Center

Central Texas Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 1987, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 47 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
105 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Texas Childrens 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.
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 Central Texas Childrens Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
105 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#59782
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Summary

47 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 19 of 47 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “During the investigation, the operation was found in deficient with this Minimum Standard.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  8. May 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During inspection it was observed children in screen time.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “During inspection it was observed children utilizing bingo dauber markers.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

  9. Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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, observed video footage showing caregivers not properly supervision during outdoor playtime.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During the investigation, observed video footage where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, when placing her right arm around a child's neck while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation found sufficient evidence that the operation did not report, an incident putting a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  10. Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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, observed video footage showing caregivers not properly supervision during outdoor playtime.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During the investigation, observed video footage where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, when placing her right arm around a child's neck while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation found sufficient evidence that the operation did not report, an incident putting a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

Show 52 earlier visits
  1. Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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, observed video footage showing caregivers not properly supervision during outdoor playtime.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During the investigation, observed video footage where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, when placing her right arm around a child's neck while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “During the investigation found sufficient evidence that the operation did not report, an incident putting a child at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  2. Apr 14, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A caregiver did not supervise a child in care when the child was able to leave the operation and walk two buildings down and was found by a bystander.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child’s arm and also got into the child’s face verbally in an inappropriate manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not notify licensing when a child was able to leave the operation unsupervised and wonder away from the daycare.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The operation director was aware of a broken gate latch but did not make sure the gate was locked so that children were not able to exit out of the broken gate.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation did not complete the incident form within 48 hours of a child who was placed at risk when the child was able to wonder away from the operation unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director was aware that a gate on the playground was not in working order but did not have the gate repaired. The director was aware of an incident where a child left the operation unsupervised and was also aware of an incident of inappropriate discipline and did not report either situation to child care regulation”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  3. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 inspection the operation was not appropriately supervising when a caregiver was assisting children using the bathroom and another caregiver stepped out of the classroom leaving the other children in the classroom unattended. This was corrected at inspection when a qualified caregiver was able to assist in the classroom and then another caregiver was added to the classroom to continue assisting.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  5. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “Based on evidence from video footage, a caregiver did not intervene timely when a child was biting another child and received multiple bite marks.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Based on the information received the incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation by the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

  9. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Observed 8 children records and one child did not have an updated immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed a broken toy with sharp edges outside on the playground and a broken toilet seat in one of the bathrooms. The broken toy was removed from the playground area.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “The building grounds checklist had not been completed and there was no documentation showing when the last checklist was completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

  11. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Sep 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Observed 3 classrooms who did not know how many children they were caring for. One caregiver had to count the kids to know how many they had.. In another classroom two caregivers stated that they had 6 children but had 5 children. In a third classroom two caregivers did not know how many children they had. One caregiver stated that there were 6 kids, the other teacher said 8 kids and there were only 7 children in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2025

  13. Sep 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  14. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “An infant was observed to be asleep in their crib with a bib around their neck. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bib.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025

  16. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jul 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Observed on live camera stream that 3 caregivers were on their phones during naptime while caring for children. This was corrected when licensing spoke with the caregivers observed on their phones and the phones were put away.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “A video was observed showing one child biting another child. The caregivers were not able to intervene because they were on their phones.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “On camera I Observed a caregiver pick up a child and forcefully sit a child down on a teacher chair with the teacher.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Three classrooms had pealing drywall and had baseboards that were falling or missing. There was an outdoor playground that is not currently being used but is part of the capacity that had piles of items that were needing to be thrown away like old toys. There were also metal steaks that hold the border of the playground together that were sticking up and could be a tripping hazard. I spoke with the director regarding these concerns.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

  19. Jul 25, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Observed on live camera stream that 3 caregivers were on their phones during naptime while caring for children. This was corrected when licensing spoke with the caregivers observed on their phones and the phones were put away.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      “A video was observed showing one child biting another child. The caregivers were not able to intervene because they were on their phones.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “On camera I Observed a caregiver pick up a child and forcefully sit a child down on a teacher chair with the teacher.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Three classrooms had pealing drywall and had baseboards that were falling or missing. There was an outdoor playground that is not currently being used but is part of the capacity that had piles of items that were needing to be thrown away like old toys. There were also metal steaks that hold the border of the playground together that were sticking up and could be a tripping hazard. I spoke with the director regarding these concerns.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025

  20. Jul 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  21. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jul 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when the caregiver held onto a child by one arm when the child tried to drop to the floor and then set the child roughly in a chair.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver handled a child roughly instead of interacting with the child in a positive manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  23. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  24. May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  25. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Feb 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  28. Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “A 5 month old did not have any monthly feeding records in her folder. Infant was enrolled in September 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  29. Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  32. Feb 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  33. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Obsesrved an infant sitting in a high chair without straps being used. The straps were behind the infant. The child was straped in during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  34. Jan 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Observed a infant sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal small blankie and burp cloth in the crib. Both of the items were removed from the crib during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

  35. Jan 19, 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 22, 2024

  36. Nov 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

      “Observed the last gas inspection done in 5/2021 and is needing to be completed again in 5/2023”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Observed 5 staff files, 2 staff were missing photo ID's, 3 were missing proof of education, and one was missing a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Observed one caregiver who did not have preservice training completed. They are past their 90 days and only completed 5 hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “The infant room was using the same sink to wash hands and to wash bottles. I spoke to the caregivers and directors about cross contamination.”

      Corrected during the visit

  37. Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Oct 7, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding

      “During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver used discipline that was not appropriate to the child's level of understanding.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

      “During an investigation it was found that caregivers do not feel they are properly trained on children with disabilities.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

      “During an DFPS investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment and the operation did not report the incident to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child in care was not supervised appropriately by the caregiver, resulting in the child being kicked, hit and stepped on by other children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

  39. Oct 7, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding

      “During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver used discipline that was not appropriate to the child's level of understanding.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

      “During an investigation it was found that caregivers do not feel they are properly trained on children with disabilities.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

      “During an DFPS investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment and the operation did not report the incident to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A child in care was not supervised appropriately by the caregiver, resulting in the child being kicked, hit and stepped on by other children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

  40. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  41. Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Observed a caregiver in the bathroom changing diapers, another child was in the hallway under the small slide. The caregiver could not visably see the child as there is a wall between where the caregiver was and the child. The child had access to the hallways which lead to outside and other parts of the operation. This was corrected when the child went back into the bathroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

  42. Sep 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Observed on video a caregiver grabbing a child by the ankle and pulling the child back to their mat.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “There were two caregivers with conditions on their background checks that stated that they could not be left alone with the children in care, and both caregivers had been caring for children without another cleared background checked adult in the classroom. This has been corrected as both caregivers no longer work at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety

      “Observed a caregivers file and the operaiton was not able to provide a copy of supervsion training for this caregiver”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

  43. Sep 25, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Observed on video a caregiver grabbing a child by the ankle and pulling the child back to their mat.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “There were two caregivers with conditions on their background checks that stated that they could not be left alone with the children in care, and both caregivers had been caring for children without another cleared background checked adult in the classroom. This has been corrected as both caregivers no longer work at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety

      “Observed a caregivers file and the operaiton was not able to provide a copy of supervsion training for this caregiver”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

  44. Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “There was no incident report for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Observed a caregiver not supervising children properly. The caregiver was observed to be speaking with a parent when a book shelf fell on a child in care. Another child had to tell the caregiver what had happened before the bookshelf was taken off the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “It was found that a classroom of 2 year old children had 13 children and one caregiver when the injury to a child occurred. This was corrected when specified age groups were demonstrated to the caregiver who has mixed aged children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “It was found that caregivers did not have specific trainings for supervision or preservice training. This was corrected, as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

      “A caregiver administered medication to a child without washing their hands first. This was corrected when I spoke to the director/person in charge about proper handwashing.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

  45. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  46. Oct 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  47. Oct 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

      “During a walk-through of the childcare facility, infant bottles and a bowl was observed sitting in the hand-washing sink. The infant bottles and bowl was immediately removed from the hand-washing sink when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

      “During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a 2-month-old infant was observed swaddled in a crib. There was no Infant Sleep Exception/Health Care Professional Recommendation form on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022

  48. Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  49. Sep 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      “Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used with a child in care during naptime when a caregiver placed a blanket over a child's face and brushed the child's eyes resulting in the caregiver poking the child's eye.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022

  50. Aug 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

      “A child was observed sleeping with a training cup during naptime. The training cup was taken away from the child during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “The School Age classroom was observed watching a movie and playing on their tablets during rest time. The caregiver turned off television and picked up the tablets during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  51. Aug 12, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

      “The operation had a portable air conditioning unit that had a bucket where the water drained into that was accessible to the children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

      “It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the air conditioner unit that stopped working, which effected 2 classrooms at the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

  52. May 27, 2022InspectionNo 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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Is Central Texas Childrens Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 27, 1987.

When was Central Texas Childrens Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 47 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Texas Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 19 of 47 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Childrens Center care for?

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

Does Central Texas Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Central Texas Childrens Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Texas Childrens Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 778-6785 to ask.

What is Central Texas Childrens Center's phone number?

(254) 778-6785.

Where is Central Texas Childrens Center?

2000 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502. The nearest other daycare we list is Young World Preschool and Mother's Day Out, 0.1 miles away.

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