Central Texas College Child Development Center
2001 Clear Creek Rd, Killeen, TX
Elsie Steele
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 1997
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About
About Elsie Steele
Elsie Steele is a home daycare in Killeen, Texas. It is registered with the state (since December 12, 1997), for up to 12 children, serving infants, 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 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, 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 | Infants, 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
Elsie Steele has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bell County has a median price of $121 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 Elsie Steele
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1997
- License number
- #533687
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
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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- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
Aug 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2023
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2023
747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
“During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
Jan 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.901 - Personnel Records
“During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
747.203 - Primary Caregiver's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
747.501(2) - Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
“During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Elsie Steele
Is Elsie Steele licensed?
Yes. Elsie Steele is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued December 12, 1997. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Elsie Steele last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elsie Steele had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Elsie Steele care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Elsie Steele accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Elsie Steele'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 Elsie Steele cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 383-8713 to ask.
What is Elsie Steele's phone number?
(254) 383-8713.
Where is Elsie Steele?
Killeen, TX 76549. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.