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The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center

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

7 state inspections, last 2 years
16 deficiencies on the state’s summary
11 high or medium-high risk
October 14, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued August 25, 2022
Capacity
134 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 05:00 AM-07:00 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
1738705

Where

1535 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76549

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 2
  • Medium-high 9
  • Medium 5
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

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
February 18, 2026Medium High746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
February 18, 2026Medium High746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
October 16, 2024Medium High746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
State’s note: “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 16, 2024
October 14, 2024High746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
State’s note: “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.”
October 16, 2024
October 14, 2024Medium746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
State’s note: “The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.”
November 15, 2024
July 8, 2024Medium746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.”
At the inspection
July 8, 2024Medium High746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
State’s note: “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 8, 2024
April 2, 2024Medium High746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
July 10, 2023High745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
State’s note: “During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.”
July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023Medium746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
State’s note: “Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.”
July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023Medium High746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
State’s note: “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.”
July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023Medium746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
State’s note: “Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.”
July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “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.”
July 10, 2023
August 12, 2022Medium746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
State’s note: “During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.”
August 19, 2022
June 9, 2022Medium High746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
June 9, 2022Medium High746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 7 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on October 14, 2026. 1 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 16: 2 high-risk, 9 medium-high-risk, 5 medium-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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