The Learning Lodge II

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Killeen / Bell / 76541
Street address: 1604 Florence Rd
Phone: (254) 432-4828
Capacity: 82
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 05:30 AM-07:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 20, 2022
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 17 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 9, 2026.

The same records list 44 cited deficiencies dated October 24, 2023 to July 30, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 10 High, 25 Medium High, 9 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 5 corrected at inspection, 39 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 39 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 44 cited deficiencies for The Learning Lodge II in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 High, 25 Medium High, 9 Medium).

Records list 17 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	10
Medium High	25
Medium	9
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-07-30 · 746.2505(4)(A) · Medium

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-03

2026-07-30 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-30

2026-07-30 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High

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.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (48)

2026-07-30 · 746.4405 · Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-07-30 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-07-30 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-30. Correction verified: 2026-07-30.
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.
2026-07-30 · 746.2505(4)(A) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-03. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
The bottles and cups were observed to not have the child's name on them.
2026-07-17 · 746.2505(2) · Medium High
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-03. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
The two year old classroom does not have enough age appropriate toys for the amount of children in the classroom.
2026-04-21 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-22. Correction verified: 2026-05-07.
During the inspection, a child was observed receiving a diaper change without washing his hands afterwards.
2026-04-21 · 745.621(a)(7) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: 2026-05-07.
A 15 year old was observed at the operation without an active background check.
2026-04-21 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-05-07.
A fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since March 2025.
2026-04-10 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-05-07.
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.
2026-04-10 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-05-07.
Two of the caregivers counted into ratio and alone with children did not have cpr or pediatric first aid training.
2026-04-08 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-04-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-28. Correction verified: 2026-05-07.
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.
2026-02-27 · 746.4307 · Medium
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-04-03.
The small playground does not have two exits.
2026-02-27 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-13. Correction verified: 2026-04-03.
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.
2025-09-09 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-09-09 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-17. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
The building was observed with dirt and dust on the floors, dirt on the walls.
2025-09-02 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-04. Correction verified: 2025-09-09.
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper without washing their hands or the child's hands afterwards.
2025-09-02 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-10. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed alone with a group of children.
2025-03-14 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: 2025-03-18.
The director only has 18 annual hours of the 30 hours required.
2025-03-14 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: 2025-03-18.
The directors cpr and first aid credential is expired.
2025-03-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-05-02.
There are no fire drills documented since December 2024.
2025-03-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-14. Correction verified: 2025-05-02.
There was 1 caregiver to 5 infants making them out of ratio.
2025-03-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-28. Correction verified: 2025-05-02.
There were cracked ceiling panels in the preschool room and trash on the playground area.
2024-04-04 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-18. Correction verified: 2024-05-03.
During the inspection it was found that the operation's transportation vehicle did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed.
2024-04-04 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-04-04 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-17. Correction verified: 2024-05-10.
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.
2024-04-04 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-04. Correction verified: 2024-05-03.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children in the 1 year old classroom were watching television.
2023-11-20 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
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.
2023-11-20 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-27. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the inspection it was observed that the outdoor areas did not have loose fill where the slides, rocking equipment, or climbing equipment were.
2023-11-20 · 746.3415(2) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the inspection it was observed that a caregiver sat down to feed an infant their bottle and did not wash their hands first.
2023-11-20 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-21. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
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.
2023-11-20 · 746.2419(3) · High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old baby with a bottle propped up with a blanket.
2023-11-20 · 746.4403(a) · Medium
Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a changing table in the pre k room with no sink in this area.
2023-11-20 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
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.
2023-11-20 · 746.4405 · Medium
Location of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the inspection it was observed that there was no paper towels in the bathroom for the school age children.
2023-11-20 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a 5 month old infant in a pack n play with a blanket.
2023-11-20 · 746.4701(c) · Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
During the inspection it was observed that there was a swing in the toddler playground that was attached to a play structure.
2023-11-20 · 746.2203(b) · Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
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.
2023-11-20 · 746.2401(7) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-20. Correction verified: 2023-12-05.
When I arrived at the operation there were 9 infants, ranging from 5 months - 18 months, with no caregiver present in the room.
2023-10-26 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-09. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
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.
2023-10-26 · 746.3415(13) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
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.
2023-10-26 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
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.
2023-10-26 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
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.
2023-10-24 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-16. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
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.
2023-08-14 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-08. Correction verified: 2023-11-20.
During the investigation it was found that there was a child in care who was allowed to use cleaning supplies at the operation.
2023-08-14 · 745.635(2) · High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-08. Correction verified: 2023-11-08.
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.
2023-08-03 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-08-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-04-28 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-03.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1388160

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.