Just for Tots 5
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.
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During the walkthrough, dust was observed on the fan and AC vents, and the ceiling had a brown spot. Repair is needed.
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.
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.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that prohibited punishment was used when staff members yelled at children.
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.
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.
Nap mats were observed and did not have sufficient walking space in between some of them.
A caregiver was observed not washing the hands after diapering
The trash cans did not have lids. A wall outlet was broken in one of the classrooms. These were corrected during the inspection.
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.
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.
About this center
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.
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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.