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Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center

501 W Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 102, Killeen, TX 765423.9· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2016

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About Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center

Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 2016, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 0 months to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 0 months to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care
StaffTeachers with extensive experience in teaching at the professional level
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation from local schools)
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish (bilingual)
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kid's Quest 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.
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 Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1558781
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

      “During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the incident and did not report it to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

  4. Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “During the investigation it was found that parents are encouraged to drop off and pick up their children outside and not enter into the building.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2023

  7. Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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 in the playground area.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “During the monitoring inspection it was found that a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an emergency plan available for review at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

  8. Jul 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      “Children were observed sleeping without sufficient walk and work spaces for caregivers between each child. This was corrected during the inspection when the children were moved to have adequate spacing between them.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Two infants did not have infant feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2022

  9. May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 5, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

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

      “A television with a cartoon playing was turned on in a classroom of infants under two years of age. The screen was turned off during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “A classroom of 21 children was found to be out of child/caregiver ratio for the ages of children in the classroom. To meet compliance, the children were split between two classrooms durng the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “Two infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices. The infants were removed from the devices during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “A caregiver was observed leaving a classroom of infants while conducting other tasks.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2022

  2. Mar 15, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two of seven child files were observed to be missing health statements from a physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

  4. Jan 14, 2022VisitNo 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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Questions about Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center

Is Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 27, 2016.

When was Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center care for?

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

Does Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 681-5371 to ask.

What is Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center's phone number?

(254) 681-5371.

Where is Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center?

501 W Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 102, Killeen, TX 76542. The nearest other daycare we list is Reeces Creek YMCA, 0.1 miles away.

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