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Just for Tots #2

Killeen, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

23 state inspections, last 2 years
34 deficiencies on the state’s summary
29 high or medium-high risk
October 27, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued June 3, 2024
Capacity
136 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1795254

Where

2901 W Elms Rd Bldg A Bldg B Ste 200 300 400
Killeen, TX 76549

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 14
  • Medium-high 15
  • Medium 4
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 34.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
August 21, 2026Medium High746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
State’s note: “Children were observed entering the operation from school, sitting down to eat before washing their hands,”
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026Medium High746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use
State’s note: “The caregiver was observed wearing gloves to fix dinner plates, then stopped to sign children in from the transportation.”
August 21, 2026
August 19, 2026High745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
State’s note: “Video footage was requested from the operation to cover days listed in the investigation. The operation began playing the recordings, then stated the camera and footage was messing up, preventing licensing from accessing any of the recordings. The operation however, offered to provide footage of the day prior and the day after the incident, which were not as…”
September 18, 2026
August 11, 2026High745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
State’s note: “The operation was observed not following the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned to the room.”
August 14, 2026
August 11, 2026Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “A caregiver was working in the operation and did not have an employment file.”
August 24, 2026
August 11, 2026High745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
State’s note: “It was determined the operation allowed two caregivers to work in the operation without having submitted background checks.”
August 24, 2026
June 17, 2026Medium High746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
State’s note: “4 of the 10 cribs was observed with sheets that did not fit snug on the mattress. And two of the cribs were not labeled. One crib was propped on a mat to prevent the child from moving the crib.”
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026Medium High746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed walking on a child's mat during nap time. There was insufficient space for the caregiver to walk in between the mats. This was corrected when the caregiver picked up the mats.”
At the inspection
June 17, 2026Medium High746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
State’s note: “Lotions and creams were observed in the bin of the diaper station, The operation did not have written permission from the parents to apply the lotions and creams.”
June 17, 2026
June 17, 2026Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “In two of the pre-toddler classrooms, ceiling tiles were broken and hanging from the light fixture and air vents were observed with dust particles. The cabinet in the pre-toddler classroom had peeling paper and accessible to the children. On the outdoors playground, there were safety hazards observed on the playground also. The fence had rusted nails t…”
June 19, 2026
June 17, 2026Medium High746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
State’s note: “A garbage can with no lid was observed in the classroom allowing trash to be accessible to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when a garbage can with a lid was placed in the classroom.”
At the inspection
June 17, 2026Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
State’s note: “A caregiver did not have the required notarized affidavit and two caregivers did not have the pre-application affidavits.”
June 19, 2026
June 4, 2026Medium High746.3503(c)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment- If Above Floor Level Must Use Safety Mechanism
State’s note: “There was no safety mechanism observed attached to the diaper table in the classrooms.”
June 12, 2026
June 4, 2026High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “An individual was observed hiding in the girls' bathroom with feet off the floor sitting in the stall. The individual was removed from the operation.”
June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026Medium746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
State’s note: “Personal belongings were observed stacked in a pile on the couches in the classroom.”
June 4, 2026
June 3, 2026High745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
State’s note: “The operation interfered with the investigation when they did not provide available video footage related to an open investigation. During the inspection, video recording equipment was on and working. The footage was playing clear and showing parents entering and exiting the building. The inspector requested to review the footage for the day of the incident.…”
June 29, 2026
June 3, 2026High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “The operation did not use good judgment when the operation knowingly allowed and participated in a violation of the conditions set in place by background unit. The operation allowed a person deemed ineligible to be present at the operation while children were in care. The operation participated by not notifying Childcare Regulations on several occasions when…”
June 29, 2026
June 3, 2026Medium High746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
State’s note: “During an investigation inspection, it was found, the operation did not report an incident that happened at the operation in the front of staff and children which rendered the facility unsafe and placing children at risk.”
June 29, 2026
June 3, 2026High746.3703(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
State’s note: “A verbal and physical altercation was witnessed to have ensued during operating hours between two employees and a previous employee while children were in care.”
June 29, 2026
June 3, 2026High745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
State’s note: “The operation did not follow the conditions of the criminal background check unit. The operation allowed a person deemed ineligible to be present at the operation and have access to the child in care.”
June 29, 2026
April 28, 2026Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “Children were observed asleep near shelving that had scissors and other supplies that could cause injury. A container of bleach wipes was observed in the classroom and accessible to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when both the scissors and wipes were removed out of the reach of the children.”
April 28, 2026
April 27, 2026High746.1205(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
State’s note: “A child was left on the playground for more than 5 minutes. A caregiver retrieved the child after being notified by the police department.”
April 28, 2026
April 27, 2026Medium High746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
State’s note: “Caregivers did not have a written tracking system which prevented them from identifying the children in their care.”
April 28, 2026
February 9, 2026Medium High746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
State’s note: “The operation did not have a suspension and termination policy in place prior to suspending a parent for addressing a concern.”
March 5, 2026
February 9, 2026High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “Staff did not use good judgement and self-control during an incident with a parent. The staff became upset and terminated the care of a child without incident.”
March 5, 2026

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Just for Tots #2?

Texas HHSC's file lists 23 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 27, 2026. 14 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Just for Tots #2 have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 34: 14 high-risk, 15 medium-high-risk, 4 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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