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The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center

1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549-3679

Operation number:
1738705
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
134
License effective:
August 25, 2022
Hours:
05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2544324999
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 31 available inspections for The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center from March 16, 2022 through August 14, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from March 25, 2026 through August 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
31

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 76549

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.52
Local median
0.94

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
41%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.75

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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 deadline
October 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
October 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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 deadline
July 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Official code
746.4503(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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 deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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 deadline
July 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)