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Moss Rose Head Start

101 N 20th St, Killeen, TX 765415.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
1993
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About Moss Rose Head Start

Moss Rose Head Start is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 5, 1993, for up to 28 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Moss Rose 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.
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 Moss Rose Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
28 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1993
License number
#417812
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes

      “During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was no antiseptic solution available for use in the first aid kit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During the inspection it was found that the operation had not conducted a fire drill since April 2024. One was conducted while I was present at the inspection to meet compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used

      “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a menu change at lunch that was not noted on the posted menu. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 29, 2022InspectionNo 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 Moss Rose Head Start

Is Moss Rose Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 5, 1993.

When was Moss Rose Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Moss Rose Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 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 Moss Rose Head Start care for?

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

Does Moss Rose Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Moss Rose 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 Moss Rose Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 634-1886 to ask.

What is Moss Rose Head Start's phone number?

(254) 634-1886.

Where is Moss Rose Head Start?

101 N 20th St, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Nae Nae's Nursery Station, 0.4 miles away.

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