The Great Play Place

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Killeen / Bell / 76542
Street address: 208 E Elms Rd
Phone: (254) 213-9269
Capacity: 106
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 23, 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 27 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 31, 2026.

The same records list 21 cited deficiencies dated January 25, 2024 to May 4, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 13 High, 4 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 20 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 20 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 21 cited deficiencies for The Great Play Place in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (13 High, 4 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Low).

Records list 27 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-31.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	13
Medium High	4
Medium	3
Medium Low	0
Low	1
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

2026-05-04 · 746.3701 · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-11

2026-04-28 · 746.5625(d)(2) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-01

2026-04-21 · 746.3701 · 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…

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-01

Full citation history from HHSC (27)

2026-05-04 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-11. Correction verified: 2026-05-12.
There were areas inside that posed health and safety risks to the children. Peeling paint was observed and dust was observed in one classroom.
2026-04-28 · 746.5625(d)(2) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-01. Correction verified: 2026-05-04.
During the inspection, it was found that the operation staff had asked the children to turn off the alarm upon arrival at the operation.
2026-04-21 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-01. Correction verified: 2026-05-04.
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.
2026-04-09 · 746.1205(a)(5) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
A child was observed coming from the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver was watching the child from the classroom
2026-04-09 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
A copy of the most recent inspection was not posted and visible for parents.
2026-04-09 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
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.
2026-04-09 · 746.805(3) · Low
Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
Employee records were not available during the investigation inspection.
2026-04-09 · 746.1203(5) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-21. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
During the investigation and review of video, it was determined that the caregiver did not interact positively with children in care.
2026-04-09 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-09. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
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.
2026-04-09 · 746.1305(a)(3) · Medium
Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-10. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
The operation's staff did not have access to employee pre-service or training files for child care regulations to review.
2026-03-18 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-13. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver yelled at the children in care.
2026-03-18 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-13. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver lacked self-control and yelled at the children in care.
2026-03-18 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-13. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
During the investigation, it was found that the director did not make a CCR report by calling the intake line.
2025-10-22 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-11-20.
During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.
2025-10-20 · 746.2805(4) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child?s face and head.
2025-10-20 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.
2025-10-20 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.
2025-09-23 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-23. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.
2024-06-24 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-06-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.
2024-06-20 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-10. Correction verified: 2024-07-15.
During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.
2024-01-25 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-23. Correction verified: 2024-03-15.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.
2023-09-25 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-06. Correction verified: 2023-10-13.
Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.
2023-07-28 · 746.2426(a)(1) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-28. Correction verified: 2023-08-08.
One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A
2023-03-06 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-20. Correction verified: 2023-03-20.
During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.
2022-09-06 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-12.
One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.
2022-09-06 · 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: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.
2022-09-06 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-06. Correction verified: 2022-09-12.
Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1401678

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.