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Childcare center · Stephenville, TX
Nurture 'n' Nature
A licensed child care center in Stephenville, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1225 LOOP SW, Stephenville, TX 76401
County: Erath County
Phone: (254) 965-4849
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 130 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1031906
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 19, 2010
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 10 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 6, Medium 3, Low 1)
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 December 17, 2021 to March 31, 2026, newest first: 22 visits and 23 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.
March 31, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
Risk level: Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver who the director stated received orientation during hire did not have documentation of the verified orientation. This was corrected during inspection with the director and caregiver signing completion of orientation.
February 5, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: March 31, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.
June 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 2, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 30, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 19, 2025 · Correction verified: June 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver had children place their noses to the wall during a timeout session. The timeout was in excess of the allowable time of one minute per age of the children.
April 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 3, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2025 · Correction verified: May 21, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2025 · Correction verified: April 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2025 · Correction verified: April 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The gas leak test was past due.
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2025 · Correction verified: April 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
October 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 13, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: October 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed on video recording using a personal phone during different parts of the day while supervising children. The caregiver appeared to be viewing videos or scrolling through social media.
September 10, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 27, 2024 · Correction verified: October 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stated during an interview that she attempted for several minutes to try and get a child to sleep when the child did not want to stay on their nap mat.
July 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 27, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children's products certification was past due. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff reviewing the CPSC website for recalls and certifying after no recalled items were identified at the operation.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2024 · Correction verified: July 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
September 26, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 21, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.
August 21, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2023 · Correction verified: September 26, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.
October 11, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
June 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 28, 2022 · 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 · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2022 · Correction verified: May 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The employee was a caregiver observed with infants.
April 26, 2022 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on inspection observations and interviews, it was determined that the director is maintaining overall compliance; however, during the investigation inspection, it was determined that the director had a caregiver present without a background check, a caregiver who had not been providing outdoor activities on a routine basis, and screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.
746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2022 · Correction verified: June 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
March 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 17, 2021 · 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.