Greater Love Learning Academy LLC
3400 OLD FM 440 RD, Killeen, TX 76549 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 212
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Barbara Williams
- Phone
- (254) 501-7379
- Regulated since
- Oct 18, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 313254 · number 870925
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 15 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 12 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a DFPS investigation it was found the operation allowed an individual to be present at the operation without a background check and having access to children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(3) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver held a child down on the floor so the child could not move. During a DFPS investigation it was found an operation staff member was yelling at staff in front of the children in care. During a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver was throwing blocks at a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver was observed leaving the classroom, with children in care, unattended on multiple occasions for several minutes, no other caregiver being present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
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Other
During a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver did not have a written activity plan to follow with a balance of activities to promote growth and development.
HHSC 746.2201 — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Food & allergies Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found infants were observed in swings with propped bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was found a caregiver was telling children in care to "shut up."
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation a caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling children by their arms. The caregiver was observed grab/yank a child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver was heard yelling and screaming at infants in care. Another caregiver was found to be yelling at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a DFPS investigation it was found a four-year-old child in care was placed in a high-chair for over an hour.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Food & allergies
During a DFPS investigation it was found a caregiver took food away from a child before allowing the child to finish eating.
HHSC 746.3319(a)(1) — Meal and Snack Service - Not Hurried
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-09. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting the children with toileting.
HHSC 746.3415(5) — Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The children did not wash their hands after being assisted to the toilet.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing mat was observed with a hole in it and was not sanitized by the caregiver after being used.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-25. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers were not supporting the children in a positive way. The caregivers displayed frustration with some of the behaviors the children were demonstrating and were observed and heard reacting negatively with the children.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers were observed moving children around and handling them in a frustrating-aggressive manner. A caregiver was also heard yelling and humiliating a child while the inspector was in the operation conducting an inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-16. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregivers did not have current CPR and First Aid.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A broken bicycle was observed on the playground where a group of children were playing, posing a risk of injury to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bicycle was removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Screentime activities were observed in a classroom of children under two years of age. This was corrected during the inspection, when the caregiver turn the screen off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-09.
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Other
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Oct 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Components of the written operational policies were missing from the parent handbook. Parent's rights, emergency preparedness plan, suspension.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-12.
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Other Serious
4 of the required 8 drills had been completed. 4 severe weather/shelter in place drills and 4 lock down drills must be completed annually for a total of 8 drills.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, numerous toys and equipment was observed torn, tattered and broken. The items cause pinching and other hazards that pose risk to children.
HHSC 746.3407(1) — Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection two ceilings fans located in classrooms used by children in care were found to be covered in dust. This was corrected at inspection when the fans were cleaned. During the inspection a caregiver's purse was observed to be on a shelf in an area where children were playing. This was corrected at inspection when the purse was removed and stored in an area that is out of reach of the children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver, responsible for a group of children in care, was found to be asleep.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The nap room was made up of mixed ages, specified age group for the room was 22 making the room out of ratio by 11. The infant room was found to have 10 children in care with one caregiver, making the room out of ratio by 6. This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver came into the room.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Activity plans observed in the operation's classrooms did not include outside time for any of the age groups and were not detailed as to the activities the children engage in.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Discipline & child guidance
An operation staff member stated they place children in time out for 5-10 minutes, which exceeds the required minute per age for their age group. This was corrected at inspection when appropriate time frames were discussed with the staff member.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Children's potty chairs were in a classroom with waste inside of them. This was corrected at inspection when the potty chairs were removed from the classroom. Cleaning chemicals were observed on a bookcase within reach of the children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed and stored out of reach of the children in care. Garbage cans in two classrooms were found to have no lids and dirty diapers were on top within reach. The fence surrounding the playground areas were found to be rolling up and presenting an entrapment hazard.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection two separate classrooms were observed to not wash the children's hands after changing their diapers.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Playground equipment at the operation was found to have two slides that do not have the required six feet use zone.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire extinguisher found in a transportation vehicle was found to have the needle on the undercharged section. This was corrected at inspection when a new fire extinguisher was placed in the transportation vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
The first aid kits reviewed in the transportation vehicle was found to have an ice pack that exploded inside, some items were missing, and had expired medication. This was corrected at inspection when a new first aid kit was placed in each transportation vehicle which has all required items in them.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
A transportation vehicle purchased less than 3 years ago was found to not have an electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-06.
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Records & paperwork
3 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have an admission date. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have the field trip admission information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have water activity permission completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have health care information completed. 2 of 7 children's files reviewed were found to not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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