2026-07-17 · 747.3203 · Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Animal feces was observed in the back play areas. This was corrected during the inspection when the feces was picked up.
Corrected at inspection
The Playhouse
Licensed Child-Care Home
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Killeen / Bell / 76549
- Capacity
- 12
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Initial
- Permit issued
- April 24, 2026
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 8, 2026.
The same records list 4 cited deficiencies dated April 7, 2026 to July 17, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 3 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 0 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Summary of the record
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 4 cited deficiencies for The Playhouse in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 3 Medium High).
Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| Medium | 0 |
| 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
2026-04-07 · 747.5113 · High
Installation of Smoke Detectors
The smoke detector was observed and not mounted. This was corrected when the provider mounted the smoke detector.
Corrected at inspection
2026-04-07 · 747.3501 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There were areas in the backyard that poses a risk to the children. The back gate was not secured, was leaning and had exposed nails. The provider has until Friday april 10th to correct the unsecured fence, however the nails were corrected during the inspection. There was a…
Corrected at inspection
Full citation history from HHSC (4)
2026-07-17 · 747.3203 · Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Animal feces was observed in the back play areas. This was corrected during the inspection when the feces was picked up.
2026-04-07 · 747.3501(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The air conditioning unit did not have a protective screen covering the fan. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider added the protective screen.
2026-04-07 · 747.3501 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There were areas in the backyard that poses a risk to the children. The back gate was not secured, was leaning and had exposed nails. The provider has until Friday april 10th to correct the unsecured fence, however the nails were corrected during the inspection. There was a small rocker car with springs that had a metal bar that was exposed presenting a tripping hazards. There were entrapment hazards in the gate where children could place a limb and become injured. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider removed the hazards, and covered the entrapment hazards by adding mulch to the areas.
2026-04-07 · 747.5113 · High
Installation of Smoke Detectors
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-04-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The smoke detector was observed and not mounted. This was corrected when the provider mounted the smoke detector.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1527087
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.