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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Great Play Place
- licensed capacity
- 106
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $195
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About The Great Play Place
The Great Play Place is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 23, 2022, for up to 106 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition of $195.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 40 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff | CPR-trained staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Fee for Children 3+ $15 *If not FULLY potty trained |
| Safety | Restricted access, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation to Pershing Park, Willow Springs and Reeces Creek) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 106 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Great Play Place lists weekly tuition of $195. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants 6 weeks - 17 months | $195 |
| Registration | $100 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 The Great Play Place
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 106 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1739005
Summary
40 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 40 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 1
- 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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- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 47 earlier visits
May 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were areas inside that posed health and safety risks to the children. Peeling paint was observed and dust was observed in one classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
“During the inspection, it was found that the operation staff had asked the children to turn off the alarm upon arrival at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Visit7 rules cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“A copy of the most recent inspection was not posted and visible for parents.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A child was observed coming from the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver was watching the child from the classroom”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1305(a)(3) - Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
“The operation's staff did not have access to employee pre-service or training files for child care regulations to review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“During the investigation and review of video, it was determined that the caregiver did not interact positively with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
“Employee records were not available during the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment and self-control when choosing to discipline a child in care. A caregiver picked a child up and dropped the child to the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“A copy of the most recent inspection was not posted and visible for parents.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“A child was observed coming from the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver was watching the child from the classroom”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1305(a)(3) - Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
“The operation's staff did not have access to employee pre-service or training files for child care regulations to review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“During the investigation and review of video, it was determined that the caregiver did not interact positively with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
“Employee records were not available during the investigation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment and self-control when choosing to discipline a child in care. A caregiver picked a child up and dropped the child to the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver yelled at the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver lacked self-control and yelled at the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the investigation, it was found that the director did not make a CCR report by calling the intake line.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
“During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child’s face and head.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2023
- Jul 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023
- Mar 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022
- Aug 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Great Play Place
Is The Great Play Place licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 23, 2022.
When was The Great Play Place last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 40 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Great Play Place had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 13 of 40 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 The Great Play Place care for?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Great Play Place accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Great Play Place's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Great Play Place cost?
Weekly tuition of $195, as it lists it.
What is The Great Play Place's phone number?
(254) 213-9269.
Where is The Great Play Place?
208 E Elms Rd, Killeen, TX 76542. The nearest other daycare we list is Dandelion Christian Montessori, 0.1 miles away.