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The Great Play Place

208 E Elms Rd, Killeen, TX 76542 · Bell County
10 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

The Great Play Place is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 106 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 40 times and investigated 17 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (8 of 27). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 10 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. 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
15High risk
6Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
27 citations from 40 inspections and 15 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct8
Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork4
Other standards4
Supervision2
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were areas inside that posed health and safety risks to the children. Peeling paint was observed and dust was observed in one classroom.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
HighApr 28, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle §746.5625(d)(2)
During the inspection, it was found that the operation staff had asked the children to turn off the alarm upon arrival at the operation.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were areas inside that pose health and safety risk to the children. Peeling paint was observed in a room where the children were napping, dust was observed on the ceilings near the vents, and there were tripping and entanglement hazards on the playground. Boards on the 2 year old playground was damaged and a nail was exposed, and there is surfacing tarp that poses a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
MediumApr 9, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
A copy of the most recent inspection was not posted and visible for parents.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighApr 9, 2026InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
A child was observed coming from the bathroom unsupervised. The caregiver was watching the child from the classroom
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
LowApr 9, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours §746.805(3)
Employee records were not available during the investigation inspection.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighApr 9, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgment and self-control when choosing to discipline a child in care. A caregiver picked a child up and dropped the child to the ground.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
Medium HighApr 9, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
During the investigation and review of video, it was determined that the caregiver did not interact positively with children in care.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
MediumApr 9, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Pre-service Training- Discipline and Guidance §746.1305(a)(3)
The operation's staff did not have access to employee pre-service or training files for child care regulations to review.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighMar 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver lacked self-control and yelled at the children in care.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighMar 18, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During the investigation, it was found that the director did not make a CCR report by calling the intake line.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighMar 18, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During the investigation, it was found that the caregiver yelled at the children in care.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighOct 22, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the investigation, it was found that the position of the caregivers was not within physical proximity or full view.
Correction verified Nov 20, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was found that several operation staff became aware of a serious and inappropriate incident involving a child in care and failed to report it to CCR. The incident occurred, and the operation became aware of it on 06/13/25.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a serious incident occurred with a child in care on June 13, 2025, and the operation failed to inform the parent of the child.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
HighOct 20, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth §746.2805(4)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver, who admitted having been frustrated, placed saran wrap around a child’s face and head.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
HighSep 23, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During the DFPS investigation video footage was obtained and showed a caregiver aggressively grab the arm of a child in care, aggressively push another child's arm, and put their face into a child's face in an intimidating manner.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
MediumJun 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
During the walkthrough, I observed the last children's products certification, which was done on 6/10/22. This was correct at the inspection when the assistant director printed and reviewed the product's certification.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 20, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024
HighJan 25, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when restraining a child in the classroom.
Correction verified Mar 15, 2024
Medium HighSep 25, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Two of five personell files reviewed were lacking the required 24 hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
HighJul 28, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
One infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. A
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
Medium HighMar 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
During the inspection the loose fill did not contain a depth of at least 6 inches.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
HighSep 6, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed in charge of a group of children and had unsupervised access to those children which does not meet the conditions of the background check. This was corrected when another caregiver without conditions joined the group.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children §746.1701
One caregiver was caring for two infants and ten children ages 18 months-4 years by herself.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2022
MediumSep 6, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children under the age of two years were observed watching a movie.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity106 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 23, 2022
DirectorMiquita Cheadle
Phone2542139269
State operation #1739005

Common questions

Does The Great Play Place take infants?

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

What are The Great Play Place’s hours?

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

Does The Great Play Place accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Great Play Place cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Great Play Place 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 The Great Play Place had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 28, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Great Play Place 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 The Great Play Place last inspected?

Aug 31, 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 1739005 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.