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Just for Tots 5

4104 E Stan Schlueter Loop Ste 1, Killeen, TX 76542 · Bell County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Just for Tots 5 is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 146 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #48 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#48 of 84 centers in Killeen
7High risk
4Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 19 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication3
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Background checks2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 18, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the walkthrough, dust was observed on the fan and AC vents, and the ceiling had a brown spot. Repair is needed.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
HighAug 12, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present §746.3703(a)
Sufficient evidence was found during the DFPS investigation that a person whose behavior endangers the safety of children and staff was present at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2025
HighAug 12, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver placed children ages 2-3 years old in highchairs for no longer than ten minutes to help calm them.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2025
HighJul 29, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff members yelled at children.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
HighJul 29, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present §746.3703(a)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that a person whose behavior threatens the safety of children and staff was present at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
HighJul 29, 2025Found during an investigationBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 §745.621(a)(7)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation found to show that a person without a background check was on the premises with access to children.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
Nap mats were observed and did not have sufficient walking space in between some of them.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver was observed not washing the hands after diapering
Correction verified Aug 4, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The trash cans did not have lids. A wall outlet was broken in one of the classrooms. These were corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 25, 2024Found during an investigationBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 §745.621(a)(7)
During the investigation, it was found that the center did not follow the conditions in their license. In addition, the person was at the center without a clear background, which is required.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2024
HighJan 12, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Three caregivers stated that there were 12 children in their classroom at nap time. After counting the children multiple times, there were found to be 11 children present in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity146 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 14, 2024
DirectorKristina Carlucci
Phone2546805011
State operation #1789643

Common questions

Does Just for Tots 5 take infants?

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

What are Just for Tots 5’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Just for Tots 5 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Just for Tots 5 cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Just for Tots 5 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 Just for Tots 5 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 12, 2025: “People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Just for Tots 5 compare with other daycares in Killeen?

It is #48 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Just for Tots 5 last inspected?

Jul 13, 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 1789643 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.