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Education Connection

1020 Trimmier Rd, Killeen, TX 76541 · Bell County
Accepts child care subsidies

Education Connection is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 283 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #50 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #50 of 84 centers in Killeen
2High risk
6Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 13 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 22, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJun 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Health & medication1
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 13, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the mat.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 11, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
In the toddler classroom, the ceiling tiles were observed with dust. A hole was observed in the ceiling of the restroom. Paint was observed peeling from the ceiling of the toddler bathroom.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighAug 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two of the classrooms had outlets that were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the outlet covers were replaced.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 7, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the inspection it was observed that 3 infants: 6 months, 9 months, and 10 months, were sleeping in a bouncer, which is a restrictive device. All 3 infants were also sleeping with a blanket.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
Medium HighJun 7, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a group of children playing on the playground and they didn't have any water available to them.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
MediumJun 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
During the inspection it was found that the monthly fire drills were not being documented.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024
Medium HighJan 23, 2024Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there were two spots in the hallway where the ceiling was not in good repair. There was evidence of water damage and holes in the ceiling.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2024
Medium LowJan 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJun 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was no loose fill under the spring rockers on the playground.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2023
HighJun 8, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the inspection it was observed that there was an caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity283 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 10, 2016
DirectorTracy Hanson
Phone2545269299
State operation #1586638

Common questions

Does Education Connection take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Education Connection’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Education Connection accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Education Connection cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Education Connection for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Killeen, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.80 a day for toddlers and $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Education Connection had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 7, 2024: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Education Connection compare with other daycares in Killeen?

It is tied for #50 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Education Connection last inspected?

Apr 9, 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 1586638 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.