The Learning Lodge II
A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas 76541
1604 Florence Rd, Killeen, Texas 76541. (254) 432-4828.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 39 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bell County: 2
- 9 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 25 inspections on record
- Not star-rated Texas Rising Star rating
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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?
39 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 237 child care providers in Bell County had 2.
25 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 9, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605, at the inspection on Apr 21, 2026
Rated High by Texas: AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions, at the inspection on Sep 2, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children, at the inspection on Apr 4, 2024
6 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
27 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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.
Jul 30, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the walk through two trashcans were observed without lids on them accessible to the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the director placed lids on the trashcans.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed with a hole in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the changing mat was replaced with a new one.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“The bottles and cups were observed to not have the child’s name on them.”
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Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection two sinks inside of the classrooms were observed without soap. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver filled the soap dispensers located by the sinks in the classrooms.”
Jul 17, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“The two year old classroom does not have enough age appropriate toys for the amount of children in the classroom.”
Apr 21, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“A 15 year old was observed at the operation without an active background check.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection, a child was observed receiving a diaper change without washing his hands afterwards.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“A fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since March 2025.”
Apr 10, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Two of the caregivers counted into ratio and alone with children did not have cpr or pediatric first aid training.”
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Required Personnel Records
“During the investigation, 3 employee files were reviewed and found to be missing a copy of the employees identification, their diploma, and the affidavit was not notarized.”
Apr 8, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Milk was observed stored in a cabinet in the older infant classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the milk from the cabinet and another caregiver stored the milk in the refrigerator.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the investigation inspection, a caregiver was observed changing a child’s diaper without wiping down the changing table mat afterwards. A wall plug was observed missing in the preschool room.”
Feb 27, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor playground area was observed with hazards. Part of the metal fence was not fully installed and presented a hazard on the smaller playground.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“The small playground does not have two exits.”
Sep 9, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The building was observed with dirt and dust on the floors, dirt on the walls.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Two of the diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the diaper changing mats were swapped out.”
Sep 2, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed alone with a group of children.”
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver was observed changing a child’s diaper without washing their hands or the child’s hands afterwards.”
Mar 14, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The directors cpr and first aid credential is expired.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was 1 caregiver to 5 infants making them out of ratio.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were cracked ceiling panels in the preschool room and trash on the playground area.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There are no fire drills documented since December 2024.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director only has 18 annual hours of the 30 hours required.”
Apr 4, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have medical release forms on the transportation vehicle for the children who are transported. This was corrected at inspection when this information was placed in the vehcile.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“During the inspection it was found that the operation’s transportation vehicle did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was enough loose fill to cover the entire use zone area of a slide and a climbing structure.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children in the 1 year old classroom were watching television.”
Nov 20, 2023: inspection12 deficiencies
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During the inspection there was a caregiver with a provisional background that stated they could not be alone in ratio, this caregiver was alone with a group of 9 children, ages 2-4 years old when I arrived at the operation.”
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“When I arrived at the operation there were 9 infants, ranging from 5 months - 18 months, with no caregiver present in the room.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old infant in a pack n play with a blanket.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old baby with a bottle propped up with a blanket.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the inspection it was observed that the bathroom in the school age classroom had cleaning supplies on the floor and on a low shelf. There was also clorox wipes on a shelf in the room next to the snacks that the children were being served.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During the inspection it was observed that there were pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet. This was re-cited.”
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Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
“During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver sat down to feed an infant their bottle and did not wash their hands first.”
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Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a swing in the toddler playground that was attached to a play structure.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“During the inspection it was observed that the outdoor areas did not have loose fill where the slides, rocking equipment, or climbing equipment were.”
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Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
“During the inspection it was observed that it was 72 degress and sunny outside, however the children had not been outside the day of the inspection. The playground was not muddy and the play equiptment was not wet.”
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Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
“During the inspection it was observed that there was a changing table in the pre k room with no sink in this area.”
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Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection it was observed that there was no paper towels in the bathroom for the school age children.”
9 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 26, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that there was pack n plays that had a mattress that did not fit wall to wall, was not designed for the pack n play it was on, and there was added foam padding between the mattress and fitted sheet.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that the floor in the school age room was not in good repair and due to this not able to be effectively sanitized.”
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Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that a caregiver was changing diapers, with gloves on, however wasn’t washing their hands after taking the gloves off and before putting new ones on.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the investigation inspection it was observed that a child did not wash their hands, and was not assisted on washing their hands, after their diaper was changed.”
Oct 24, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the investigation it was found that the operation was using forms of prohibited punishment by having the children do wall sits, and other forms of exercise, as a way to control their behavior.”
Aug 14, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
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AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“During the investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation, in a caregiver role, with a background that stated they were not eligible to be present.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the investigation it was found that there was a child in care who was allowed to use cleaning supplies at the operation.”
Aug 3, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Observed 11 infants in a classrooms with 3 caregivers. The specified age for the group of children in that classroom is 0-11 months. The maximum group size for 0-11 months is 10 children. This was corrected when a child was removed from the room.”
Apr 28, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection there was standing water observed in multiple riding toys in both the toddler and Pre-k playground areas. There was liter observed on the Pre-k playground.”
All 37 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 7, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 2, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 3, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Inspection | 12 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 5, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 20, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 82 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.
- 12 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?
- Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
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 39.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| 1st Thing 1st Child Development and Learning Center, LLC | 12 |
| Education Connection | 8 |
| Moss Rose Head Start | 2 |
| Sixta Pizarro | Not given |
| Armed Services YMCA @ Clifton Park | 1 |
| Armed Services YMCA @ Killeen Elementary | 0 |
| The Learning Lodge II This child care provider | 39 |
| Ariana’s Learning Academy | 2 |
| Central Texas 4c Inc. DBA Ave C Head Start | 6 |
| Nae Nae’s Nursery Station | 0 |
| Cynthia Scott | Not given |
| Kids Community Village | 46 |
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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