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Group home daycare 

The Playhouse

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
2026

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About The Playhouse

The Playhouse is a licensed group home daycare in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 24, 2026, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Playhouse 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 The Playhouse

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1832542
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Jul 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Animal feces was observed in the back play areas. This was corrected during the inspection when the feces was picked up.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were areas in the backyard that poses a risk to the children. The back gate was not secured, was leaning and had exposed nails. The provider has until Friday april 10th to correct the unsecured fence, however the nails were corrected during the inspection. There was a small rocker car with springs that had a metal bar that was exposed presenting a tripping hazards. There were entrapment hazards in the gate where children could place a limb and become injured. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the hazards, and covered the entrapment hazards by adding mulch to the areas.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “The air conditioning unit did not have a protective screen covering the fan. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider added the protective screen.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors

      “The smoke detector was observed and not mounted. This was corrected when the provider mounted the smoke detector.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 The Playhouse

Is The Playhouse licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 24, 2026.

When was The Playhouse last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Playhouse had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Playhouse care for?

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

Does The Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Playhouse's hours?

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

How much does The Playhouse cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 661-0048 to ask.

What is The Playhouse's phone number?

(254) 661-0048.

Where is The Playhouse?

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).