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Childcare center · Killeen, TX
Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2802 ILLINOIS AVE, Killeen, TX 76543
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 432-7282
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 105 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 862509
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 7, 2007
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 862509 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 4 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 2 assessments
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 9, Medium Low 3)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 16, 2021 to September 10, 2026, newest first: 12 visits and 24 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 10, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2026 · Correction verified: September 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares in them. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats with new ones.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2026 · Correction verified: September 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were observed at the operation without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were relieved from their positions and left the operation.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A stand alone fan and an air conditioning unit was observed in one of the toddler classrooms and was not mounted to the wall. Electrical cords were observed within the reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the fan and air conditioning unit was removed from the classroom.
February 4, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the toilets was observed to have urine left in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2026 · Correction verified: March 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2026 · Correction verified: March 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since October 2024.
January 21, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2026 · Correction verified: January 28, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 6, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
September 11, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2025 · Correction verified: September 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the caregiver files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit or a pre employment affidavit.
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2025 · Correction verified: September 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not practiced a lock down drill for the current calendar year.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2025 · Correction verified: September 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 04/09/25.
January 21, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2025 · Correction verified: February 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
September 17, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 24, 2024 · Correction verified: October 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been documented as being tested.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a power connector and power cord located on the playground area where the children have access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the power connector and cord were removed from the playground.
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk through, there was a standing electric fan in the toddler room. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiiver removed the fan from the room.
September 20, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was counted into ratio who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the facility.
November 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 25, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infant caregivers were not cleaning the changing mat between diaper changes.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that nails were sticking out of the wooden structure in the outside area.
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection the director's file was reviewed and only 4.5 out of the 30 required hours were completed.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
August 3, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
November 16, 2021 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 23, 2021 · Correction verified: November 19, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training had expired 10/2021.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2021 · Correction verified: November 16, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the electronic child safety alarm system in the transportation van was not in working order.
746.2417(2)(A) - Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2021 · Correction verified: November 17, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infants were not being given floor time to explore and play.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2021 · Correction verified: November 17, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months prior, causing the operation to be out of compliance.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2021 · Correction verified: November 16, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that one of the employees whom transports the children to and from school did not have current transportation training.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.