Learn and Play Center 3

3602 WATERCREST RD, Killeen, TX 76549Open
F

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

F
Poor32.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety63/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 2, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 2, 2026

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Jan 2, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)Dec 19, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)Dec 19, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(c)(2)Dec 19, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jun 7, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jun 7, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jun 7, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Apr 18, 2024

One of the caregivers' first aid and CPR certification had expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Apr 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Apr 18, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.401(10)Apr 18, 2024

The operation did not have a child's allergies posted as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Apr 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(5)Apr 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Apr 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(5)Apr 18, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Apr 18, 2024

One of the caregivers' first aid and CPR certification had expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Apr 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Apr 18, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.401(10)Apr 18, 2024

The operation did not have a child's allergies posted as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Apr 18, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2431(5)Apr 18, 2024

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(4)(A)Apr 18, 2024

One of the caregivers' first aid and CPR certification had expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Apr 18, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.401(10)Apr 18, 2024

The operation did not have a child's allergies posted as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Apr 18, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)Mar 6, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(9)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Mar 6, 2024

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

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Mar 6, 2024

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.

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