Kids World Learning Academy
A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas 76549
4200 W Stan Schlueter Loop Ste B206 A100 and A101, Killeen, Texas 76549. (254) 394-6833.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 22 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bell County: 2
- 8 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 26 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
22 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 237 child care providers in Bell County had 2.
26 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 20, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Smoke Detectors Testing, at the inspection on Nov 5, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety, at the inspection on Jul 2, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out, at the inspection on Jul 2, 2025
5 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
22 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Nov 5, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“The operation had not conducted and documented the smoke and carbon monoxide document.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills for the month of September and October had not been conducted and documented.”
Jul 2, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“A caregiver was observed watching two classrooms from the doorway of the rooms. A child was observed leaving and re-entering a classroom unsupervised.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“A child was placed in a restrictive device as a means of controlling behavior, and was observed sleeping.”
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Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
“One caregiver was observed with 15 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 4. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed 4 of the children and placed them with another caregiver.”
Jun 20, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A child was able to exit the operation through the front door.”
Jun 17, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“Children were observed underneath blankets together, supporting the potential for inappropriate behaviors.”
Dec 3, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a diagnosed allergy did not have an emergency plan signed by the parent and health care professional.”
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Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“One caregiver had 8 of the required 24 hours of annual training. A second caregiver had 20 of the required 24 hours of annual training, falling short 4 hours.”
Feb 1, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During the investigation inspection a child was observed asleep with a green sippie cup with milk This was corrected during the inspection.”
Dec 13, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“A child was observed asleep in a high chair. This was corrected when the child was removed from the chair and placed in a play yard.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“A vehicle used to transport children did not an emergency alarm installed.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed on a personal cell device, while holding a small child.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“The sheets of three cribs were observed not fitting snug on the mattresses. This was corrected when the sheets were pulled tight and tucked to fit the mattress.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Screen time activities was observed being used for children under the age of 2 years. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Children’s records were not accessible for review.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Personnel records were not available for CCR to review.”
Dec 5, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“A vehicle used to transport children did not an emergency alarm installed.”
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children were observed not washing hands upon entering the operation and before eating.”
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Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
“The operation changed hours and did not notify CCR.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Children’s records were not accessible for review.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Personnel records were not available for CCR to review.”
9 deficiencies older than three years
May 3, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the inspection, the unitary surfacing installed did not cover the use zone for two of the spring rockers.”
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Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
“During the inspection television screens were observed in the classrooms with children under the age of two. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers turned off the television monitors in the rooms.”
Feb 23, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck.”
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Interference with an investigation
“During the inspection, the director did not allow the inspector to conduct a complete monitoring inspection.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the inspection there was no loose fill observed under the spring rockers on the playground area.”
Nov 17, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There were two caregivers present and in the care of children without cleared background checks.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“Infants younger than 12 months were observed in cribs with blankets and pillows. This was corrected when blankets and pillows were removed.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant classroom had 5 children (3-9 months) with one caregiver. This was corrected when one infant was picked up from the operation.”
Dec 10, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the inspection it was found that a caregiver was present and caring for children with out a background check. This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver was removed from the classroom and left the operation. The operation also initated the background check process during the inspection.”
All 32 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 16, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 3, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 10, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 136 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 6 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 237 child care providers in Bell County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 22.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Kids World Learning Academy This child care provider | 22 |
| Maria Burgos | 4 |
| Tiny Troops Learning Center | 4 |
| A Heart for the Children | 0 |
| Theresas Creative Minds | 6 |
| Carmen Y Benitez Rivera | 2 |
| Just for Tots #4 | 28 |
| Asymca @ Dr. Joseph A. Fowler | 8 |
| 2y Smart Kids Care, LLC | 33 |
| Doris West | 4 |
| Anita Delores Smith | 1 |
| Sandra Lee Powell | 9 |
| Pershing Park YMCA | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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