First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC

3621 E VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 5, Killeen, TX 76543Open
F

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

F
Poor6.9 / 100
Health13/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Apr 23, 2025

The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Apr 23, 2025

During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Apr 23, 2025

The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Apr 23, 2025

During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(8)Apr 23, 2025

The handwashing sinks were observed with soiled clothes and bottle washers in them.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-30

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Apr 23, 2025

During the inspection, peeling paint was observed in 3 of the classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Apr 24, 2024

A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Apr 24, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Apr 24, 2024

One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Apr 24, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Apr 24, 2024

One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Apr 24, 2024

A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Apr 24, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Apr 24, 2024

One of the caregiver files reviewed only contained 1 of the 24 annual hours of training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Apr 24, 2024

A fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-08

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 3, 2023

During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 3, 2023

During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 3, 2023

During the inspection it was found that 5 children records were missing health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 4, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 4, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 4, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Dec 28, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Dec 28, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Dec 28, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 22, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 22, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Dec 22, 2022

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

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Sep 28, 2022

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

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Sep 28, 2022

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

MINORHEALTH746.611(a)(1)Sep 28, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Aug 26, 2022

During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Aug 26, 2022

During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426Aug 26, 2022

During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jun 7, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jun 7, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jun 7, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(4)(A)Jan 12, 2022

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

MINORSTAFFING746.1317(a)Jan 12, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Jan 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(4)(A)Jan 12, 2022

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

MINORSTAFFING746.1317(a)Jan 12, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Jan 12, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(4)(A)Jan 12, 2022

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

MINORSTAFFING746.1317(a)Jan 12, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(f)Jan 12, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 3, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(3)Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Nov 3, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Nov 3, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Nov 3, 2021

During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Nov 3, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(3)Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Nov 3, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Nov 3, 2021

During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.301(3)Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Nov 3, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Nov 3, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 3, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4405Nov 3, 2021

During the inspection it was observed that there was no soap available in the infant room for hand washing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 22, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 10, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Sep 10, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Sep 10, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 10, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Sep 10, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 10, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Aug 13, 2021

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Aug 13, 2021

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Aug 13, 2021

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was abused while in care at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)May 7, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 7, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)May 7, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)May 7, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)May 7, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a menu posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)May 7, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a menu posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 7, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(6)May 7, 2021

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a menu posted.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)May 7, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)May 7, 2021

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 7, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)May 7, 2021

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.

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