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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Education Connection
- licensed capacity
- 283
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Education Connection
Education Connection is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2016, for up to 283 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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
- 283 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks – 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and summer camp |
| Daily life | Potty training: All children MUST be potty trained by the age of 4 years old to continue care. |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (pick-up from Clifton Park Elementary) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 283 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Education Connection 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 Education Connection
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 283 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1586638
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the mat.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the toddler classroom, the ceiling tiles were observed with dust. A hole was observed in the ceiling of the restroom. Paint was observed peeling from the ceiling of the toddler bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Aug 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two of the classrooms had outlets that were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the outlet covers were replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Dec 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a group of children playing on the playground and they didn't have any water available to them.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“During the inspection it was found that the monthly fire drills were not being documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the inspection it was observed that 3 infants: 6 months, 9 months, and 10 months, were sleeping in a bouncer, which is a restrictive device. All 3 infants were also sleeping with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that there were two spots in the hallway where the ceiling was not in good repair. There was evidence of water damage and holes in the ceiling.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 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 Jan 25, 2024
Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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 caregiver 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
746.4901(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 on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2023
- Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Education Connection
Is Education Connection licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2016.
When was Education Connection last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Education Connection had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Education Connection care for?
283, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Education Connection accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Education Connection's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Education Connection cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 526-9299 to ask.
What is Education Connection's phone number?
(254) 526-9299.
Where is Education Connection?
1020 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Alexis Castro, 0.5 miles away.