Vera Hodges
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Zone
- licensed capacity
- 224
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About The Learning Zone
The Learning Zone is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 10, 2011, for up to 224 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 224 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 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 and preschool |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCS |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (3 star certified) |
| More | Founded 1995 |
| Licensed capacity | 224 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Zone 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 Zone
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 224 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1180306
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5607(e)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat
“11 of the 35 child safety seats were expired. No children were transported and the operation corrected the seats when they removed all the expired seats from the vehicles.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In 3 of the classroom, peeling paint and wall depressions were observed. This was corrected during the inspection, when the staffed painted the areas and provided coverings until the financial burden could be met.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The carpets, trash cans, 3 bathrooms needed to be cleaned and sanitized. There were stains on the carpets in the classrooms, and smudges on the floors and walls. The trash can in one of the classrooms needed to be wiped down and the presence of urine was in three of the bathrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
- Aug 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Two toilets in the classrooms were observed with feces. There were no paper towels in one of the restrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet and put paper towels in the restroom area.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One of the children records did not contain a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the investigation inspection there were missing ceiling tiles observed in the toddler restroom area and rust build up in some of the toilets.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The infant room contained a 7 week old and 21 month old in the same classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the 21 month old was moved to a different classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The transportation vans did not contain an electronic child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training expired on 10/31/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
Show 7 earlier visits
Dec 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“After reviewing infant feeding instructions, three infants not yet ready for table food did not have updated feeding instructions on file for review. The most recent feeding instructions were dated October of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2022
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an electrical outlet was observed to be accessible to infants in the infant classroom. The classroom was observed to have walking infants. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet, bringing the facility into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a hallway needed to be cleaned as there were infant gates, blankets and debris on the floor which presented a health hazard for children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the hallway was cleaned.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“During a walk-through of the childcare facility, an infant was observed to be asleep and swaddled. The infant was immediately unswaddled when addressed with caregivers. No sleep exception form was on file for review regarding swaddling.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
- Jun 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Zone
Is The Learning Zone licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 10, 2011.
When was The Learning Zone last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Zone had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 10 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 The Learning Zone care for?
224, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Zone accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Zone's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Zone cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 690-4454 to ask.
What is The Learning Zone's phone number?
(254) 690-4454.
Where is The Learning Zone?
704 N Twin Creek Dr, Killeen, TX 76543. The nearest other daycare we list is Fun Time Learning Center, 1 miles away.