1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC
KILLEEN, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address410 E CHURCH AVE KILLEEN TX- 76541 4845
CityKILLEEN, TX
CountyBELL
Phone2546344600
Operating details
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity38
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 7, 2013
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High13
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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410 E CHURCH AVE KILLEEN TX- 76541 4845, KILLEEN, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/5/2026
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 746.28052/5/2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a child was grabbed and yelled at by a caregiver in an inappropriate manner.
Corrected 3/6/2026 - High riskStandard 746.12052/5/2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that children were unsupervised in the classroom when the caregiver walked away from the classroom.
Corrected 2/9/2026 - High riskStandard 746.3052/5/2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the director knew about the situation and spoke with the CCR supervisor, who instructed to file a report, but the report was never made.
Corrected 3/6/2026 - High riskStandard 746.28052/5/2026
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in a restrictive device for more than 10 minutes.
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.12032/5/2026
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver was on the phone while a child was being bitten by another child.
Corrected 3/6/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13012/5/2026
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that the caregiver did not have pre-service training.
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.28072/5/2026
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed and struck their own child that was in care of the operation.
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.7072/5/2026
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During the DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not provide an incident report to the parent.
Corrected 3/6/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,541/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KILLEEN, BELL County
- Capacity: 38
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 13
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