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Childcare center · Killeen, TX
The Nurturing Nest Child Development 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: 1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 432-4999
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 134 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1738705
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 25, 2022
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 1738705 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 11 investigations
- 8 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5, Medium 2)
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 March 16, 2022 to October 14, 2026, newest first: 35 visits and 16 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.
October 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 12, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
April 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 25, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 18, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
November 17, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 3, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 9, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2024 · Correction verified: October 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 14, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2024 · Correction verified: October 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 6, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 8, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2024 · Correction verified: July 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
July 1, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
May 14, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
April 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 26, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
March 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 21, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
July 31, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 10, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2023 · Correction verified: July 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2023 · Correction verified: July 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2023 · Correction verified: July 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2023 · Correction verified: July 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 10, 2023 · Correction verified: July 31, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
February 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 18, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 12, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2022 · Correction verified: August 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
August 10, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
August 3, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 9, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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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.