Learn and Play Center 3
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
22 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 2, 2026
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
- Learn and Play Center 3
- License number
- 1790032
- Location
- 3602 WATERCREST RD, Killeen, TX 76549
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 32.5/100
- Inspection record
- 22 inspections, last inspected January 2, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
45
Total Violations
Jan 2, 2026
Last Inspection
69
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (45)
A wall plug in one of the classrooms had cords and were exposed to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wall of taped over and a photo was placed over the plug.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A wall plug in one of the classrooms had cords and were exposed to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wall of taped over and a photo was placed over the plug.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A wall plug in one of the classrooms had cords and were exposed to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wall of taped over and a photo was placed over the plug.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver was observed changing a child on an above ground changing station and did have the child secured with hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19
A caregiver was observed changing a child on an above ground changing station and did have the child secured with hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19
A caregiver was observed changing a child on an above ground changing station and did have the child secured with hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-19
There was an uncovered garbage can with dirty diapers in the bathroom that the children used. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed and replaced with a garbage can that had a lid.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was an uncovered garbage can with dirty diapers in the bathroom that the children used. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed and replaced with a garbage can that had a lid.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was an uncovered garbage can with dirty diapers in the bathroom that the children used. This was corrected during the inspection when the garbage can was removed and replaced with a garbage can that had a lid.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the caregivers' first aid and CPR certification had expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's date of birth was not filled out, two were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare provider information, two were missing signed emergency medical authorizations, two were missing statements from the parent that the parent handbook had been received, one was missing a healthcare provider statement that the child was cleared to attend daycare, and two needed updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the previous inspection form was printed and posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have a child's allergies posted as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22
Out of the six staff files reviewed, three were missing a start date, two were missing proof of education, four were missing an employee affidavit, and one was missing a photo ID. During the inspection, the start dates were filled out and the employee who was missing a photo ID added it to her file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-23
The operation was not adding each infant's summary of daily activities and mood to the daily reports in Brightwheel. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were shown how to add the sections in Brightwheel and started using them.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's date of birth was not filled out, two were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare provider information, two were missing signed emergency medical authorizations, two were missing statements from the parent that the parent handbook had been received, one was missing a healthcare provider statement that the child was cleared to attend daycare, and two needed updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24
The operation was not adding each infant's summary of daily activities and mood to the daily reports in Brightwheel. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were shown how to add the sections in Brightwheel and started using them.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the caregivers' first aid and CPR certification had expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02
Out of six children's files reviewed, one child's date of birth was not filled out, two were missing an admission date, one was missing healthcare provider information, two were missing signed emergency medical authorizations, two were missing statements from the parent that the parent handbook had been received, one was missing a healthcare provider statement that the child was cleared to attend daycare, and two needed updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24
Out of the six staff files reviewed, three were missing a start date, two were missing proof of education, four were missing an employee affidavit, and one was missing a photo ID. During the inspection, the start dates were filled out and the employee who was missing a photo ID added it to her file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-23
The operation did not have a child's allergies posted as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the previous inspection form was printed and posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation was not adding each infant's summary of daily activities and mood to the daily reports in Brightwheel. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were shown how to add the sections in Brightwheel and started using them.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the caregivers' first aid and CPR certification had expired.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02
Out of the six staff files reviewed, three were missing a start date, two were missing proof of education, four were missing an employee affidavit, and one was missing a photo ID. During the inspection, the start dates were filled out and the employee who was missing a photo ID added it to her file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-23
The operation did not have a child's allergies posted as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the previous inspection form was printed and posted.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The playground had moving equipment with no loose-fill underneath. This was corrected when the equipment was removed from the playground until loose-fill could be installed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Substitutions were made to the foods served at lunchtime but were not recorded on the posted menu. This was corrected during the inspection when the director made a new menu with the substitutions recorded and posted it.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no documentation of monthly tests being completed for the fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, or smoke detectors. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner tested the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector system and recorded the date of the tests on the safety documentation log.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There were spray bottles of Odaban and Lysol on top of a cabinet within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the cleaning supplies from the room and put them in the office.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
The posted employee list did not have all of the current employees listed. This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted an updated employee list.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation opened in February and no fire drill had been completed for February. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation performed a fire drill and all of the children were able to exit within three minutes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There were spray bottles of Odaban and Lysol on top of a cabinet within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the cleaning supplies from the room and put them in the office.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
The playground had moving equipment with no loose-fill underneath. This was corrected when the equipment was removed from the playground until loose-fill could be installed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation opened in February and no fire drill had been completed for February. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation performed a fire drill and all of the children were able to exit within three minutes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The posted employee list did not have all of the current employees listed. This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted an updated employee list.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Substitutions were made to the foods served at lunchtime but were not recorded on the posted menu. This was corrected during the inspection when the director made a new menu with the substitutions recorded and posted it.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There were spray bottles of Odaban and Lysol on top of a cabinet within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the cleaning supplies from the room and put them in the office.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
There was no documentation of monthly tests being completed for the fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, or smoke detectors. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner tested the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector system and recorded the date of the tests on the safety documentation log.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The playground had moving equipment with no loose-fill underneath. This was corrected when the equipment was removed from the playground until loose-fill could be installed.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation opened in February and no fire drill had been completed for February. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation performed a fire drill and all of the children were able to exit within three minutes.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The posted employee list did not have all of the current employees listed. This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted an updated employee list.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Substitutions were made to the foods served at lunchtime but were not recorded on the posted menu. This was corrected during the inspection when the director made a new menu with the substitutions recorded and posted it.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no documentation of monthly tests being completed for the fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, or smoke detectors. This was corrected during the inspection when the owner tested the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector system and recorded the date of the tests on the safety documentation log.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learn and Play Center 3's safety grade?
Learn and Play Center 3 has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 32.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Learn and Play Center 3 have?
Learn and Play Center 3 has 45 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Learn and Play Center 3 last inspected?
Learn and Play Center 3 was last inspected on January 2, 2026.