Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA
Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 9). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #46 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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A caregiver was observed alone with a group of children exceeding the classroom total for the youngest child in the group. this was corrected when a second caregiver returned to the room.
Out of the ten children's records reviewed, three were missing a date of admission and two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have allergy emergency plans on file.
Out of two staff files reviewed, one did not have training in communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, preventing food allergy reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.
During the inspection, children were observed leaving the cafeteria and going to the restroom without caregiver supervision. This was corrected during the inspection when the children returned to the cafeteria and the caregivers were notified that children need to be supervised when they leave the cafeteria.
Two groups of children were left out of ratio when a caregiver left the cafeteria to let parents into the building, leaving one caregiver in charge of both groups. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were notified that they both needed to be in the cafeteria as they were both counted in ratio.
Out of the two staff files reviewed, one did not have proof of education on file and one did not have statements that she had received copies of the operational and personnel policies.
Out of ten children's files read, two children had diagnosed food allergies and no food allergy plan on file.
Out of four personnel files read, three caregivers did not have current certification in First Aid and CPR.
Out of four personnel files read, two caregivers did not have education qualifications on file (HS diploma or equivalent).
About this center
Common questions
Does Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA 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 Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 18, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA compare with other daycares in Killeen?
It is tied for #46 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Pat Carney Armed Services YMCA last inspected?
Feb 4, 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 1730436 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.