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Little Minds Big Thoughts

105 W Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen, TX 765414.3· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$126
year first permitted
2025
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About Little Minds Big Thoughts

Little Minds Big Thoughts is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 17, 2025, for up to 34 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with special-needs / inclusion care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 4 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 4 years old
ProgramsSpecial-needs / inclusion care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCS, Child Care Aware (Military Assistance), other applicable subsidies
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 2021
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Minds Big Thoughts has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $126 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 Little Minds Big Thoughts

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1804541
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The annual health inspection has not been conducted. The last health inspection was conducted on 09/18/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/17/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

  4. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

      “A caregiver was heard on video footage telling a child in a threatening tone to be quiet.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

  7. Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The infant crib did not have a tight fitted sheet.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025

  8. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Minds Big Thoughts

Is Little Minds Big Thoughts licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 17, 2025.

When was Little Minds Big Thoughts last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Minds Big Thoughts had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 10 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 Little Minds Big Thoughts care for?

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

Does Little Minds Big Thoughts accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Minds Big Thoughts' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Minds Big Thoughts cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 213-4037 to ask.

What is Little Minds Big Thoughts' phone number?

(254) 213-4037.

Where is Little Minds Big Thoughts?

105 W Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Cynthia Scott, 0.3 miles away.

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