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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Start Childcare Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About First Start Childcare Learning Center
First Start Childcare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 9, 2020, for up to 49 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
- 49 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 | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Start Childcare 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 First Start Childcare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1697216
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“The children were observed using the restroom without washing their hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“Three pieces of playground equipment were observed with cracks and rough edges.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection, a floor board was observed seperated from the wall with nails exposed. There were some ceiling panels observed with cracks and missing pieces. A hole was observed in the wall of the bathroom in the toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
- Aug 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
- Mar 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
Dec 22, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
Dec 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023
- Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022
- Jul 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022
746.1317(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
- Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
“During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.301(3) - Notification of Reduction of Toilets/Sinks
“During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Start Childcare Learning Center
Is First Start Childcare Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 9, 2020.
When was First Start Childcare Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Start Childcare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 7 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 First Start Childcare Learning Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Start Childcare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Start Childcare 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 First Start Childcare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 245-8488 to ask.
What is First Start Childcare Learning Center's phone number?
(254) 245-8488.
Where is First Start Childcare Learning Center?
3621 E Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 5, Killeen, TX 76543. The nearest other daycare we list is Kingdoms Treasure's Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.