Elsie Steele

2101 PRESTIGE LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

12 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 4, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Elsie Steele
License number
533687
Location
2101 PRESTIGE LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 45.0/100
Inspection record
12 inspections, last inspected September 4, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor45.0 / 100
Health80/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

60

Total Violations

Sep 4, 2025

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (60)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.4303(a)Aug 19, 2025

A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.2326(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Aug 19, 2025

Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.4303(a)Aug 19, 2025

A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Aug 19, 2025

Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Aug 19, 2025

Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.2326(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.2326(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Aug 19, 2025

Operational polices was missing information for parent's rights, outdoor policies, release of children, medication policies, emergency preparedness plan, suspension, illness, open door policy, parent participation, gang free zones, the child abuse hot line and the local telephone number and address of the nearest regulations office.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.4303(a)Aug 19, 2025

A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.2326(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

Two children were observed asleep in a restrictive device. One child was removed and placed on a cot, the other child left with a parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(1)Aug 19, 2025

2 children's enrollment agreements were incomplete for parent signatures, emergency medical information, parent's rights and water safety permission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.4303(a)Aug 19, 2025

A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was pick up by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.605(11)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.3703(a)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(10)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.605(11)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(10)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(10)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.605(11)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.3703(a)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.605(11)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, 4 children's records were evaluated and found to be deficient. Each record was missing the signed health statement, and the special needs statement. There were no signature pages from the parents on the back pages of the enrollment agreement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.3703(a)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(10)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection, the operation did not have an up to date copy of the operational policies and procedures. Multiple additions were missing: the promotion of outdoor activities, the emergency preparedness plan, exclusion policy, the local licensing location and number, the Child and Abuse Hot line, parent visitation, medication, animals, and handling medical emergencies,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.3703(a)Aug 23, 2023

During the inspection an dog was present in the home. This was found to be deficient. There was no record of a current vaccination record on file. The last vaccine was 06/11/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.901Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.901Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.901Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation was utilizing screen time for children not used for under two. This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off and an alternative activity was provided.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.901Jan 26, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a personnel record for substitute caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(2)Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING747.203Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(7)Jan 25, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING747.203Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(2)Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING747.203Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(7)Jan 25, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(2)Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING747.203Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation was not utilizing an qualified caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(7)Jan 25, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(7)Jan 25, 2022

During the inspection it was found that the caregiver did not complete background check for persons that required background checks that were associated with the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.501(2)Jan 25, 2022

During the investigation it was found that the operation did not have an exclusion criteria listed in the operational policies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-09

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have documentation of monthly drills being completed. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed with the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH747.611(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that three out of the ten children records reviewed did not have health statements available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.613(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that 4 out of the 10 children files reviewed did not have up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have documentation of monthly drills being completed. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed with the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.613(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that 4 out of the 10 children files reviewed did not have up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

SERIOUSHEALTH747.611(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that three out of the ten children records reviewed did not have health statements available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have documentation of monthly drills being completed. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed with the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.613(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that 4 out of the 10 children files reviewed did not have up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have documentation of monthly drills being completed. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was completed with the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSHEALTH747.611(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that three out of the ten children records reviewed did not have health statements available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.613(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that 4 out of the 10 children files reviewed did not have up to date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

SERIOUSHEALTH747.611(b)Aug 4, 2021

During the inspection it was found that three out of the ten children records reviewed did not have health statements available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elsie Steele's safety grade?

Elsie Steele has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 45.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Elsie Steele have?

Elsie Steele has 60 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 36 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Elsie Steele last inspected?

Elsie Steele was last inspected on September 4, 2025.

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