First Start Child Care #2
1709 Old FM 440 Rd, Killeen, TX
Little Shadows Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Little Shadows Child Development Center
Little Shadows Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 2022, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Shadows Child Development 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 Little Shadows Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1723875
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted at the operation on 9/19/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
“It was found during the invesitigation that infant daily sheets were only being completed for infants 0-12 months of age. Caregivers corrected this during inspection to include infants 0-17 months on the daily sheets.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The last fire inspection was conducted at the operation on 9/19/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2024
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
“It was found during the invesitigation that infant daily sheets were only being completed for infants 0-12 months of age. Caregivers corrected this during inspection to include infants 0-17 months on the daily sheets.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Aug 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was observed asleep in a restricted device (car seat). The caregiver removed the infant from the carseat during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2022
Mar 4, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
- Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“It was observed that the youngest infant was present in a classroom with children over 18 months older than the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Shadows Child Development Center
Is Little Shadows Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 2022.
When was Little Shadows Child Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Shadows Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Shadows Child Development Center care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Shadows Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Shadows Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Shadows Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 681-1174 to ask.
What is Little Shadows Child Development Center's phone number?
(254) 681-1174.
Where is Little Shadows Child Development Center?
1501 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76542. The nearest other daycare we list is First Start Child Care #2, 0.5 miles away.