The Kidz Clubhouse
4402 S W S YOUNG DR, Killeen, TX 76542 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 303
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Joyce Thomas
- Phone
- (254) 501-3333
- Regulated since
- Sep 23, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1473914 · number 1794073
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to have an over-ratio. At the playground area, there were 25 children, aged 3 to 4, with one caregiver. These were correct at the inspection, when the director was moving children around to be in compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to have an over-ratio. At the playground area, there were 25 children, aged 3 to 4, with one caregiver. These were correct at the inspection, when the director was moving children around to be in compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgement when they were not forthcoming regarding an incident where a child in care sustained an injury and did not seek assistance from management when feeling overstimulated while being the only caregiver for a group of children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was abused.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed, pulled, and moved a child in care by the arm which resulted in the child sustaining an injury.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation did not notify CCR about a child sustaining an injury while in care and obtaining medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was discovered a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured child.
HHSC 746.3605(b)(2) — Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - First Aid and CPR
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver failed to demonstrate good judgement when they were not forthcoming regarding an incident where a child in care sustained an injury and did not seek assistance from management when feeling overstimulated while being the only caregiver for a group of children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was abused.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver grabbed, pulled, and moved a child in care by the arm which resulted in the child sustaining an injury.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that the operation did not notify CCR about a child sustaining an injury while in care and obtaining medical treatment.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was discovered a caregiver did not provide first aid to an injured child.
HHSC 746.3605(b)(2) — Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - First Aid and CPR
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other Serious
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Other
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver was using her phone in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation and video, it was found that the caregiver did not demonstrate a high level of judgment or self-control.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Other
It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver was using her phone in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Other Serious
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.