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2735 Chaparral Rd, Killeen, TX
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Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care
Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 2022, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bell County has a median price of $121 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 Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1730438
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 17, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“Caregiver CPR and First Aid expire on 2.15.24. Caregiver has scheduled for this Thursday, 2.29.24”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“The fire extinguisher was observed unmounted in the area where care is provided.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
747.2105(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
“2 children aged 3 years old was observed having a screen time activity. The activity was not listed on the written lesson plan as a scheduled activity.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the walk through of the home, 6 children ages 2 and under were observed watching a children's show on the television. This was corrected at inspection with the Designee turned the tv's off.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
747.2705(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
“During an inspection 8 children, ranging in age from 10 months to 3 years of age were observed sitting in floor-sized highchairs. Caregiver stated the children were placed in the highchairs to prevent them from running around and upsetting the other caregiver. This was corrected when the Designee was asked to remove the children from the chairs.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care
Is Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 2022.
When was Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 17, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 226-9972 to ask.
What is Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care's phone number?
(254) 226-9972.
Where is Ms. Esthers Home Away From Home Child Care?
Killeen, TX 76542. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.