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Sandra Lee Powell

Killeen, TX 76549 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$121
year first permitted
2016

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About Sandra Lee Powell

Sandra Lee Powell is a home daycare in Killeen, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 2, 2016), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandra Lee Powell 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.
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 Sandra Lee Powell

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1617685
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Aug 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “The fire extinguisher was observed not mounted.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026

  2. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training

      “Personnel records were for one caregiver was missing the notarized affidavit, a photo ID, and 4 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A soiled diaper, and an empty alcohol bottle was observed. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the diaper and the bottle and discarded them.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Two children under the age of two were observed watching screen time activities. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3303(c)(2) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child

      “A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and did not have hands securing the child. The caregiver was observed walking away from the child leaving the child on the changing table.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

  5. Nov 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The primary caregiver had a candle with hot wax sitting on a table within reach of children. There was also a bottle of bleach solution sitting on the bathroom counter within reach of older children. These were corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver removed the candle and bleach and set them out of the reach of children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver had the 30 hours of required training, but was missing training in the following topics: Emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, food allergy emergencies, premesis safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. This was corrected at inspection was the evaluation period for these trainings has already ended and the primary caregiver is working on obtaining this topics for the current evaluation period.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

      “The primary caregiver transports children but did not have the required two hours of transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The primary caregiver had not signed the form certifying that she had reviewed the children's products recall list. This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver signed the form to certify that she had reviewed the recalls.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 22, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible

      “During the inspection, cleaning supplies was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when cleaning supplies was removed from the sink area in the bathroom and placed out of the reach of children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1315(a) - Training Criteria - Provided By

      “During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not have the required annual transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2021

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 Sandra Lee Powell

Is Sandra Lee Powell licensed?

Yes. Sandra Lee Powell is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 2, 2016. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sandra Lee Powell last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sandra Lee Powell had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Sandra Lee Powell care for?

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

Does Sandra Lee Powell accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sandra Lee Powell's hours?

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

How much does Sandra Lee Powell cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 371-1901 to ask.

What is Sandra Lee Powell's phone number?

(254) 371-1901.

Where is Sandra Lee Powell?

Killeen, TX 76549. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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