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Theresas Creative Minds

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
2013
Call (360) 481-9206

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About Theresas Creative Minds

Theresas Creative Minds is a licensed group home daycare in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 17, 2013, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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
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 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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
SettingGroup 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

Theresas Creative Minds 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 Theresas Creative Minds

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1509261
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 3

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. Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “A copy of the operational polices was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Hair spray and another chemical substance was observed on the sink in a bathroom used by the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the chemicals from the sink and stored them separately.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drills for the last 4 months of the year had not been conducted and documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

  2. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “During the inspection, the operational policies were incomplete. Missing items include promotion of outdoor activities, the local abuse address and phone number, the 1800 number for the child abuse and neglect hot line. and the emergency preparedness plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “Lysol wipes were observed on the hand washing sink in the bathroom used by children. This was corrected when the director removed the wipes and threw the lysol wipes in the garbage.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “During the evaluation of children's records, 6 of the 7 records reviewed was missing signatures, health statements, and discipline and guidance, parent acknowledgment of the operational policies and procedures.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

  5. Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a small section of fence in the yard was falling down.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

      “While reviewing the primary caregiver's record it was found that there was not proof that 30 hours of annual training had been completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During the monitoring inspection there was a lot of grass observed on the carpet inside the children's area. This was corrected at inspection when primary caregiver cleaned the carpet.”

      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 Theresas Creative Minds

Is Theresas Creative Minds licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 17, 2013.

When was Theresas Creative Minds last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Theresas Creative Minds had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Theresas Creative Minds care for?

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

Does Theresas Creative Minds accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Theresas Creative Minds' hours?

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

How much does Theresas Creative Minds cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (360) 481-9206 to ask.

What is Theresas Creative Minds' phone number?

(360) 481-9206.

Where is Theresas Creative Minds?

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).