Vera Hodges
Killeen, TX 76543 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tortuguitas Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About Tortuguitas Daycare
Tortuguitas Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 2026, for up to 6 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 4 rules across 1 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tortuguitas Daycare 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.
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 Tortuguitas Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1826824
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 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 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The fenced area to seperate the children from the trampoline is not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
“There was no written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
“There was no keeping children safe poster or telephone numbers posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“There was no emergency preparedness plan included in the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Tortuguitas Daycare
Is Tortuguitas Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 3, 2026.
When was Tortuguitas Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tortuguitas Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 4 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 Tortuguitas Daycare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tortuguitas Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tortuguitas Daycare's 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 Tortuguitas Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 599-8014 to ask.
What is Tortuguitas Daycare's phone number?
(254) 599-8014.
Where is Tortuguitas Daycare?
Killeen, TX 76543. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.