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Ariana's Learning Academy

619 N 8th St, Killeen, TX 76541 · Bell County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Ariana's Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 34 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 2 citations, 1 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 81% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 81%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #20 of 84 centers in Killeen
1High risk
1Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
2 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 20, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §744.3751
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §744.2601
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a shed on the playground and this shed's roof had sharp metal and screws exposed. The roof was low enough that the children could reach and touch it.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity34 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 5, 2022
DirectorNeomi Johnson
Phone2549130087
State operation #1737841

Common questions

Does Ariana's Learning Academy take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Ariana's Learning Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Ariana's Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Ariana's Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Ariana's Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Killeen, is $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds and $27.60 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Ariana's Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 20, 2026: “Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Ariana's Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Killeen?

It is tied for #20 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 81% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ariana's Learning Academy last inspected?

May 27, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1737841 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.