Moss Rose Head Start
Moss Rose Head Start is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 28 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1993. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (1 of 3). None of them came in the last 12 months. 67% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #33 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 69% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the monitoring inspection it was found that there was no antiseptic solution available for use in the first aid kit.
During the inspection it was found that the operation had not conducted a fire drill since April 2024. One was conducted while I was present at the inspection to meet compliance.
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a menu change at lunch that was not noted on the posted menu. This was corrected at inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Moss Rose Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Moss Rose Head Start’s hours?
8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Moss Rose Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Moss Rose Head Start had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 3 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does Moss Rose Head Start compare with other daycares in Killeen?
It is #33 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 69% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Moss Rose Head Start last inspected?
Jun 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 417812 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.