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Licensed center · Killeen, TX

The Great Play Place

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
  • Capacity 106
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Drop-in care

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208 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542 Map and directions
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
106 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
19 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 106 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Drop-in care

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1739005
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
September 2022
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

39 inspections on record, most recent Jun 24, 2026. 16 of 56 visits and reports cited a standard. 17 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 23, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jun 8, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Jun 3, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • May 21, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 19, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • May 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
  • May 4, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There were areas inside that posed health and safety risks to the children. Peeling paint was observed and dust was observed in one classroom.

      Corrected May 11, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5625(d)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

      During the inspection, it was found that the operation staff had asked the children to turn off the alarm upon arrival at the operation.

      Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.

      Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 9, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
    • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.

      Corrected Apr 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      A copy of the most recent inspection was not posted and visible for parents.

      Corrected Apr 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1205(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

      A child was observed coming from the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver was watching the child from the classroom

      Corrected Apr 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 9, 2026Self-reported incident4 standards cited
    • 746.1305(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance

      The operation's staff did not have access to employee pre-service or training files for child care regulations to review.

      Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1203(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      During the investigation and review of video, it was determined that the caregiver did not interact positively with children in care.

      Corrected Apr 21, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

      Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

      Employee records were not available during the investigation inspection.

      Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      A caregiver did not use good judgment and self-control when choosing to discipline a child in care. A caregiver picked a child up and dropped the child to the ground.

      Corrected Apr 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

27 standards cited across 39 inspections, most recently Jun 24, 2026. All 27 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High1556%
  • Medium High622%
  • Medium519%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low14%
Visits with nothing cited
30 of 39 shown
Corrected at the visit
2 of 27 findings, 25 more corrected later
Most recent citation
May 4, 2026, 5 clean visits since

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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