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Nurture 'n' Nature

Stephenville, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

6 state inspections, last 2 years
23 deficiencies on the state’s summary
15 high or medium-high risk
March 31, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued February 19, 2010
Capacity
130 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1031906

Where

1225 Loop Sw
Stephenville, TX 76401

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 4
  • Medium-high 11
  • Medium 7
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
March 31, 2026Low746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
February 5, 2026Medium High746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
State’s note: “Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.”
March 27, 2026
May 30, 2025High746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
State’s note: “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.”
June 19, 2025
April 3, 2025Medium High746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
State’s note: “Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.”
May 16, 2025
April 3, 2025High746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
State’s note: “The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.”
April 4, 2025
April 3, 2025Medium High746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
State’s note: “The annual sanitation inspection was past due.”
April 18, 2025
April 3, 2025Medium High746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
State’s note: “The gas leak test was past due.”
April 18, 2025
September 13, 2024Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “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 13, 2024
September 10, 2024Medium746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
State’s note: “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.”
September 27, 2024
June 27, 2024Medium746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
State’s note: “The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.”
June 28, 2024
June 27, 2024Medium746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
June 27, 2024Medium High746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
State’s note: “The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.”
At the inspection
August 21, 2023High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.”
September 15, 2023
August 21, 2023Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.”
September 15, 2023
August 21, 2023Medium High746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
State’s note: “A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.”
September 15, 2023
August 21, 2023Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.”
September 15, 2023
August 21, 2023Medium High746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
State’s note: “The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.”
September 29, 2023
October 11, 2022Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.”
October 31, 2022
October 11, 2022Medium746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
State’s note: “The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.”
At the inspection
April 28, 2022High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “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 28, 2022
April 26, 2022Medium746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
State’s note: “Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.”
May 23, 2022
April 26, 2022Medium746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
State’s note: “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 w…”
May 23, 2022
April 26, 2022Medium High746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
State’s note: “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.”
May 23, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Nurture 'n' Nature?

Texas HHSC's file lists 6 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on March 31, 2026. 4 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Nurture 'n' Nature have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 23: 4 high-risk, 11 medium-high-risk, 7 medium-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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