The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center
1535 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 28 serious findings across 92 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 14, 2024.
52 inspections · 40 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
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- Snacks providedListed
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careListed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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4 critical, 28 serious findings across 92 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 14, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.3417(3) (4 visits); 746.3503(a) (4 visits); 746.2409(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.307(c) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(5) (4 visits); 746.2207(c)(4) (4 visits); 746.3415(4) (4 visits); 746.3501(6) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
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132 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was observed doing diaper changes and washing the children hands.
State records correction during the inspection.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Mar 25, 2026 to Aug 26, 202612 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 26, 2026 inspection
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Aug 14, 2026 inspection
- Aug 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- Aug 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Apr 8, 2026 inspection
- Mar 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Mar 25, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was observed doing diaper changes and washing the children hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the mat with a new one.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the mat with a new one.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was observed doing diaper changes and washing the children hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was observed doing diaper changes and washing the children hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the mat with a new one.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
The caregiver did not wash the child's hands after changing the child's diaper. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was observed doing diaper changes and washing the children hands.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was observed with rips and tares. This was corrected at the inspection when the director replaced the mat with a new one.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- Feb 4, 2026 to Feb 4, 20264 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Feb 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- Feb 4, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Apr 9, 2025 to Nov 17, 20258 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Nov 3, 2025 complaint investigation
- Sep 3, 2025 inspection
- Sep 3, 2025 inspection
- Sep 3, 2025 inspection
- Sep 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 9, 2025 complaint investigation
- 2024
- Oct 30, 2024 to Oct 30, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
- Oct 30, 2024 inspection
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
4 cribs were observed with mattresses that did not fit firmly against the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheets on the mattresses to allow for a firm fit.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
4 cribs were observed with mattresses that did not fit firmly against the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheets on the mattresses to allow for a firm fit.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
4 cribs were observed with mattresses that did not fit firmly against the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheets on the mattresses to allow for a firm fit.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
4 cribs were observed with mattresses that did not fit firmly against the crib. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheets on the mattresses to allow for a firm fit.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the inspection one child were observed climbing on two different book shelves, while two others were observed climbing into shelves with doors and openings.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the inspection one child were observed climbing on two different book shelves, while two others were observed climbing into shelves with doors and openings.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the inspection one child were observed climbing on two different book shelves, while two others were observed climbing into shelves with doors and openings.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Oct 14, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
During the inspection one child were observed climbing on two different book shelves, while two others were observed climbing into shelves with doors and openings.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
- Jul 16, 2024 to Sep 6, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Sep 6, 2024 inspection
- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 16, 2024 inspection
- Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
One caregiver were observed not washing hands after diapering a child, and anther after placing hands inside a garbage can. This was corrected when the caregiver washed their hands and that of the child.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
One caregiver were observed not washing hands after diapering a child, and anther after placing hands inside a garbage can. This was corrected when the caregiver washed their hands and that of the child.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
One caregiver were observed not washing hands after diapering a child, and anther after placing hands inside a garbage can. This was corrected when the caregiver washed their hands and that of the child.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
One caregiver were observed not washing hands after diapering a child, and anther after placing hands inside a garbage can. This was corrected when the caregiver washed their hands and that of the child.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3415(4).
- May 14, 2024 to Jul 1, 20248 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jul 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 14, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 14, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 14, 2024 complaint investigation
- May 14, 2024 complaint investigation
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
There were diaper creams stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the diaper changing station where children could reach them. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were moved to a cabinet out of the reach of children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
There were diaper creams stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the diaper changing station where children could reach them. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were moved to a cabinet out of the reach of children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
There were diaper creams stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the diaper changing station where children could reach them. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were moved to a cabinet out of the reach of children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
There were diaper creams stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the diaper changing station where children could reach them. This was corrected during the inspection when the creams were moved to a cabinet out of the reach of children.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3501(6).
- Mar 21, 2024 to Mar 26, 20244 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 26, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 25, 2024 inspection
- Mar 25, 2024 inspection
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- Mar 25, 2024 inspection
- Mar 21, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 21, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 21, 2024 complaint investigation
- Mar 21, 2024 complaint investigation
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- 2023
- Jul 31, 2023 to Jul 31, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Jul 31, 2023 inspection
- Jul 10, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
During the walk-through cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets and mattresses that were smaller than the manufacturer's design. The sheets and mattresses were adjusted to fit the cribs.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk through, toilets in the classrooms had not been flushed. The porcelain backing of the toilet was laid across a shelf and accessible to the children posing a potential risk. This was corrected at inspection when the toilets were flushed and the porcelain back was place on the toilet.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(c).
- Jul 10, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
During the walk-through cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets and mattresses that were smaller than the manufacturer's design. The sheets and mattresses were adjusted to fit the cribs.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk through, toilets in the classrooms had not been flushed. The porcelain backing of the toilet was laid across a shelf and accessible to the children posing a potential risk. This was corrected at inspection when the toilets were flushed and the porcelain back was place on the toilet.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Jul 10, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk through, toilets in the classrooms had not been flushed. The porcelain backing of the toilet was laid across a shelf and accessible to the children posing a potential risk. This was corrected at inspection when the toilets were flushed and the porcelain back was place on the toilet.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
During the walk-through cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets and mattresses that were smaller than the manufacturer's design. The sheets and mattresses were adjusted to fit the cribs.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- Jul 10, 2023Inspection5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
During the walk-through cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets and mattresses that were smaller than the manufacturer's design. The sheets and mattresses were adjusted to fit the cribs.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk through, toilets in the classrooms had not been flushed. The porcelain backing of the toilet was laid across a shelf and accessible to the children posing a potential risk. This was corrected at inspection when the toilets were flushed and the porcelain back was place on the toilet.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(c).
- Feb 28, 2023 to Feb 28, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- Feb 28, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 to Aug 18, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 18, 2022 inspection
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- Aug 18, 2022 inspection
- Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Aug 3, 2022 to Aug 10, 20224 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Aug 3, 2022 inspection
- Jun 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an outlet that was uncovered and accessible to children in an infant classroom and a toddler classroom. This was corrected at inspection when both outlets were covered using a safety cover.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Children in the toddler classroom were observed napping in one corner of the room where all of their mats or cots were touching and combined resulting in no walk space between the children. This was corrected at inspection when children were separated to allow for adequate spacing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(3).
- Jun 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Children in the toddler classroom were observed napping in one corner of the room where all of their mats or cots were touching and combined resulting in no walk space between the children. This was corrected at inspection when children were separated to allow for adequate spacing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an outlet that was uncovered and accessible to children in an infant classroom and a toddler classroom. This was corrected at inspection when both outlets were covered using a safety cover.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Jun 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an outlet that was uncovered and accessible to children in an infant classroom and a toddler classroom. This was corrected at inspection when both outlets were covered using a safety cover.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Children in the toddler classroom were observed napping in one corner of the room where all of their mats or cots were touching and combined resulting in no walk space between the children. This was corrected at inspection when children were separated to allow for adequate spacing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(3).
- Jun 9, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Children in the toddler classroom were observed napping in one corner of the room where all of their mats or cots were touching and combined resulting in no walk space between the children. This was corrected at inspection when children were separated to allow for adequate spacing.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2909(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
There was an outlet that was uncovered and accessible to children in an infant classroom and a toddler classroom. This was corrected at inspection when both outlets were covered using a safety cover.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- Mar 16, 2022 to May 5, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 5, 2022 inspection
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- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Aug 25, 2022
- Capacity
- 134 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-07:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Bell
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- The same standard appears on more than one visit. What has changed to prevent recurrence?
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Contact & location
1535 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549
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