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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Lodge II
- licensed capacity
- 82
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About The Learning Lodge II
The Learning Lodge II is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 20, 2022, for up to 82 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PMBilingual program
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
- 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 82 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Spanish) |
| Curriculum | Frogstreet |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 82 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Lodge II 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 The Learning Lodge II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 82 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1728158
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 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 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection two sinks inside of the classrooms were observed without soap. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled the soap dispensers located by the sinks in the classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the walk through two trashcans were observed without lids on them accessible to the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed lids on the trashcans.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with a hole in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the changing mat was replaced with a new one.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“The bottles and cups were observed to not have the child's name on them.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
Jul 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“The two year old classroom does not have enough age appropriate toys for the amount of children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“A 15 year old was observed at the operation without an active background check.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“A fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since March 2025.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection, a child was observed receiving a diaper change without washing his hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Two of the caregivers counted into ratio and alone with children did not have cpr or pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“During the investigation, 3 employee files were reviewed and found to be missing a copy of the employees identification, their diploma, and the affidavit was not notarized.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without wiping down the changing table mat afterwards. A wall plug was observed missing in the preschool room.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Milk was observed stored in a cabinet in the older infant classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the milk from the cabinet and another caregiver stored the milk in the refrigerator.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“The small playground does not have two exits.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor playground area was observed with hazards. Part of the metal fence was not fully installed and presented a hazard on the smaller playground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 27 earlier visits
- Sep 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Two of the diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the diaper changing mats were swapped out.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The building was observed with dirt and dust on the floors, dirt on the walls.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
- Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 alone with a group of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without washing their hands or the child's hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was 1 caregiver to 5 infants making them out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The directors cpr and first aid credential is expired.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director only has 18 annual hours of the 30 hours required.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There are no fire drills documented since December 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were cracked ceiling panels in the preschool room and trash on the playground area.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was enough loose fill to cover the entire use zone area of a slide and a climbing structure.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children in the 1 year old classroom were watching television.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“During the inspection it was found that the operation's transportation vehicle did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have medical release forms on the transportation vehicle for the children who are transported. This was corrected at inspection when this information was placed in the vehcile.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a changing table in the pre k room with no sink in this area.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“When I arrived at the operation there were 9 infants, ranging from 5 months - 18 months, with no caregiver present in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
“During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver sat down to feed an infant their bottle and did not wash their hands first.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During the inspection there was a caregiver with a provisional background that stated they could not be alone in ratio, this caregiver was alone with a group of 9 children, ages 2-4 years old when I arrived at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a swing in the toddler playground that was attached to a play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“During the inspection it was observed that it was 72 degress and sunny outside, however the children had not been outside the day of the inspection. The playground was not muddy and the play equiptment was not wet.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the inspection it was observed that the bathroom in the school age classroom had cleaning supplies on the floor and on a low shelf. There was also clorox wipes on a shelf in the room next to the snacks that the children were being served.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During the inspection it was observed that there were pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet. This was re-cited.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the inspection it was observed that the outdoor areas did not have loose fill where the slides, rocking equipment, or climbing equipment were.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection it was observed that there was no paper towels in the bathroom for the school age children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old baby with a bottle propped up with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old infant in a pack n play with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2023
- Nov 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that the floor in the school age room was not in good repair and due to this not able to be effectively sanitized.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that a child did not wash their hands, and was not assisted on washing their hands, after their diaper was changed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, with gloves on, however wasn't washing their hands after taking the gloves off and before putting new ones on.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Oct 24, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation it was found that the operation was using forms of prohibited punishment by having the children do wall sits, and other forms of exercise, as a way to control their behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
Aug 14, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the investigation it was found that there was a child in care who was allowed to use cleaning supplies at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“During the investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation, in a caregiver role, with a background that stated they were not eligible to be present.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
Aug 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Observed 11 infants in a classrooms with 3 caregivers. The specified age for the group of children in that classroom is 0-11 months. The maximum group size for 0-11 months is 10 children. This was corrected when a child was removed from the room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection there was standing water observed in multiple riding toys in both the toddler and Pre-k playground areas. There was liter observed on the Pre-k playground.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
- Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Lodge II
Is The Learning Lodge II licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 20, 2022.
When was The Learning Lodge II last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Lodge II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Learning Lodge II care for?
82, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Lodge II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Lodge II's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Lodge II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 432-4828 to ask.
What is The Learning Lodge II's phone number?
(254) 432-4828.
Where is The Learning Lodge II?
1604 Florence Rd, Killeen, TX 76541. The nearest other daycare we list is Armed Services YMCA @ Clifton Park, 0.2 miles away.