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Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center

3301 E Rancier Ave Ste 111b, Killeen, TX 76543 · Bell County
Accepts child care subsidies

Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 144 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #44 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 55% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 55%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#44 of 84 centers in Killeen
2High risk
5Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink §746.3421(b)
The sink in the infant room was not operational. The infants were not having their hands washed with soap and water. This was corrected at the inspection when the infants were moved to a classroom with a proper working sink.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 26, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room contained a hole in it.
Correction verified May 14, 2024
HighJan 18, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A 4 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
Medium HighDec 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility §746.3415(3)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands upon arriving at the center.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighDec 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
During the inspection it was observed that a child arrived at the operation and was served breakfast before washing their hands.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighDec 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a combined class of 21 children, ranging in age of 4 months - 8 years.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
MediumDec 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the monitoring inspection there were children under 2 years old observed watching TV.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
HighJun 29, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During the investigation there was enough evidence to support a caregiver had grabbed a child as a form of discipline. This caregiver is no longer present at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity144 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 26, 2008
DirectorMichelle Wright
Phone2546996166
State operation #874677

Common questions

Does Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center take infants?

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

What are Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center’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 Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center 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 Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 18, 2023: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center compare with other daycares in Killeen?

It is #44 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 55% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Miles Ahead Child Care Development Center last inspected?

Sep 15, 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 874677 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.