Big Dreamers Child Care

403 COLLEGE ST, Killeen, TX 76541 · Bell County

14cited violations

0serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 40
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Lakesha Smith
Phone: (254) 589-1399
Regulated since: Jul 7, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1492834 · number 1807176
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 2
Other 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	0	Safety & premises (2), Other (4)
2025	8	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Other (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A health inspection has not been conducted since November 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Other
  The children's product safety list was not reviewed for the year 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Safety & premises
  The fire inspection has not been conducted since December 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A health inspection has not been conducted since November 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Other
  The children's product safety list was not reviewed for the year 2025.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
- Safety & premises
  The fire inspection has not been conducted since December 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-10.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  During the DFPS investigation it was found that the operation does not have a tracking system for each child.
  
  HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  During the DFPS investigation it was found that the operation does not have a tracking system for each child.
  
  HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children under the age of 2 were observed watching television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
- Other
  The playpens were observed without tight fitted sheets.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
- Other
  A see saw was observed on the playground area without the required loose fill. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the see saw from the playground area.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children under the age of 2 were observed watching television.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
- Other
  The playpens were observed without tight fitted sheets.
  
  HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
- Other
  A see saw was observed on the playground area without the required loose fill. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed the see saw from the playground area.
  
  HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-13.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Big Dreamers Child Care, 403 COLLEGE ST, Killeen, TX 76541-5107 (operation ID 1492834, operation number 1807176), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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.