Carousel Learning Center
514 College St, Killeen, TX
Killeen Downtown Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 58
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Killeen Downtown Head Start
Killeen Downtown Head Start is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 1, 2012, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 58 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Killeen Downtown Head Start 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 Killeen Downtown Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 58 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1367406
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 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
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation inspection, it was found that the caregiver did not use good judgement or self-control when the caregiver tapped the child on the head with a block.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the investigation it was found a caregiver used prohibited discipline by grabbing on a child, picking the child up by one arm, and placing the child in a seated position roughly on the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There were two buckets that had standing water and planting soil in them. This was corrected when it was removed from the playground.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that an infant was sleeping on a boppy, on the floor, and was not placed in their crib after falling asleep.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“During the investigation it was found that the operation's staff was not consistently intervening in situations that needed intervention in order to keep each child safe.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
- Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation it was found that there was forms of prohibited punishment being used at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021
- Sep 28, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Killeen Downtown Head Start
Is Killeen Downtown Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 1, 2012.
When was Killeen Downtown Head Start 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 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Killeen Downtown Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 11 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 Killeen Downtown Head Start care for?
58, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Killeen Downtown Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Killeen Downtown Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Killeen Downtown Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 501-9232 to ask.
What is Killeen Downtown Head Start's phone number?
(254) 501-9232.
Where is Killeen Downtown Head Start?
802 N 2nd St Bldg F, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Carousel Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.