The Great Play Place

208 E ELMS RD, Killeen, TX 76542Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

81 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 20, 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
The Great Play Place
License number
1739005
Location
208 E ELMS RD, Killeen, TX 76542
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 33.0/100
Inspection record
81 inspections, last inspected March 20, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor33.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety10/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

56

Total Violations

Mar 20, 2026

Last Inspection

106

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 22, 2025

During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 22, 2025

During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 22, 2025

During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Oct 22, 2025

During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child?s face and head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 20, 2025

During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 20, 2025

During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 20, 2025

During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child?s face and head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)Oct 20, 2025

During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child?s face and head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child?s face and head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Oct 20, 2025

During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 23, 2025

During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 23, 2025

During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 23, 2025

During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Sep 23, 2025

During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Jun 24, 2024

During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jun 20, 2024

During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jun 20, 2024

During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jun 20, 2024

During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Jun 20, 2024

During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Jan 25, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Jan 25, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Jan 25, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Jan 25, 2024

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2023

Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2023

Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2023

Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(2)(A)Sep 25, 2023

Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jul 28, 2023

One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jul 28, 2023

One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jul 28, 2023

One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(1)Jul 28, 2023

One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Mar 6, 2023

During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Mar 6, 2023

During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Mar 6, 2023

During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Mar 6, 2023

During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-20

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 6, 2022

A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Sep 6, 2022

One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Sep 6, 2022

Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Sep 6, 2022

One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Sep 6, 2022

Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 6, 2022

A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Sep 6, 2022

Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Sep 6, 2022

One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 6, 2022

A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Sep 6, 2022

Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1701Sep 6, 2022

One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Sep 6, 2022

A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Play Place's safety grade?

The Great Play Place has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.0 out of 100.

How many violations does The Great Play Place have?

The Great Play Place has 56 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was The Great Play Place last inspected?

The Great Play Place was last inspected on March 20, 2026.

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