Education Connection
1020 TRIMMIER RD, Killeen, TX 76541 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 283
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tracy Hanson
- Phone
- (254) 526-9299
- Regulated since
- Feb 10, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1201018 · number 1586638
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat was observed with crumbs on it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver cleaned and sanitized the mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the toddler classroom, the ceiling tiles were observed with dust. A hole was observed in the ceiling of the restroom. Paint was observed peeling from the ceiling of the toddler bathroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two of the classrooms had outlets that were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the outlet covers were replaced.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-01.
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Other
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection it was observed that 3 infants: 6 months, 9 months, and 10 months, were sleeping in a bouncer, which is a restrictive device. All 3 infants were also sleeping with a blanket.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Food & allergies
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a group of children playing on the playground and they didn't have any water available to them.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection it was found that the monthly fire drills were not being documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Other Serious
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation inspection it was observed that there were two spots in the hallway where the ceiling was not in good repair. There was evidence of water damage and holes in the ceiling.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection it was observed that there was an caregiver present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Other
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was no loose fill under the spring rockers on the playground.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-22. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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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.