First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
39 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
November 25, 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
- First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC
- License number
- 1697216
- Location
- 3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen, TX 76543
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 6.9/100
- Inspection record
- 39 inspections, last inspected November 25, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
90
Total Violations
Nov 25, 2025
Last Inspection
49
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (90)
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07
The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30
During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in the center. This was corrected at the inspection when the director changed out the changing pad.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08
A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17
During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04
During the investigation inspection it was found that ratios were out of compliance in two of the classrooms. The 18-23 month old class was over ratio by one child and the 2 year old class was over ratio by one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
It was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used as a way to correct misbehavior in a classroom at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-22
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-22
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was 1 caregiver for 5 infants ranging in age from 5 months - 15 months. Caregiver was over ratio by 1 infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-22
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12
During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1 out of the 5 files reviewed did not have a health statement on file for the child. THis child had been enrolled for more than 12 months.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-12
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection hand washing did not occur with every child when the children transitioned from outside to inside. This was corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-19
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-19
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-13
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-19
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-19
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-13
During the monitoring inspection it was found that a caregiver, whom had been employed greater than 90 days, did not have a CPR or First Aid training certification available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-19
During the monitoring inspection it was found that many of the trainings for the staff were being provided by the director. Trainings hours for staff at this operation must not be through the director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-19
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the dirty diapers in the toddler bathroom were being stored in an uncovered container.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-13
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
Upon arrival 23 children were observed to be present at the operation, combined as one group. The age difference between the youngest and the oldest was greater than 18 months, with infants combined with pre k children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
Upon arrival at the operation the children were observed to be watching TV. Four of these children were under the age of two years old,
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the inspection it was observed the operation had a toilet that was not usable and it was taped off. Child care regulation had not been notified of this prior to the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection it was observed that the children were asked to stay seated at the tables for over 30 min, without any activities, while waiting for breakfast.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the floors and carpets were not being maintained in a clean manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was one caregiver with 25 children in a ratio that should have been 1/15. This classroom was over ratio by 10 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-22
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-22
During the follow-up inspection supervision was found to be out of compliance. An incident occurred where a child put their hands in the toilet, and another incident occurred when a child got hand sanitizer in their eyes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-22
A caregiver was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-10
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-10
A caregiver was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the follow-up inspection it was observed that an infant, under 12 months of age, was sleeping in a crib, propped up with a pillow and covered with a blanket.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-10
A caregiver was observed to be alone in a classroom without another caregiver present who had a cleared background with no conditions or restrictions. This was a violation of the provisional backgrounds for the caregiver present.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-08
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-08
During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-08
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have an annual children's product safety form completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-10
During the monitoring inspection it was observed upon arrival that there were 21 children with one caregiver. The children ranged in age from 22 mon - 5 years, with a specified age of 3. Classroom was over ratio by 6 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the daily grounds checklist was completed, but that not all of the hazards had been fixed. There was an outlet uncovered, a cleaning supply within reach of the children in care, a garbage can without a lid or a bag, and the playground had some trash items still present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have an annual children's product safety form completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-10
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a menu posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a menu posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection it was observed upon arrival that there were 21 children with one caregiver. The children ranged in age from 22 mon - 5 years, with a specified age of 3. Classroom was over ratio by 6 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a menu posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the daily grounds checklist was completed, but that not all of the hazards had been fixed. There was an outlet uncovered, a cleaning supply within reach of the children in care, a garbage can without a lid or a bag, and the playground had some trash items still present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have an annual children's product safety form completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-10
During the monitoring inspection it was observed upon arrival that there were 21 children with one caregiver. The children ranged in age from 22 mon - 5 years, with a specified age of 3. Classroom was over ratio by 6 children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the daily grounds checklist was completed, but that not all of the hazards had been fixed. There was an outlet uncovered, a cleaning supply within reach of the children in care, a garbage can without a lid or a bag, and the playground had some trash items still present.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC's safety grade?
First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 6.9 out of 100.
How many violations does First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC have?
First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC has 90 total violations on record, including 63 critical, 21 serious, and 6 minor.
When was First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC last inspected?
First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC was last inspected on November 25, 2025.