Texas records · BELL County · KILLEEN
The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center
Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 25, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, KILLEEN, TX 76549 3679
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- August 25, 2022
- Operation number
- 1738705
- Licensed capacity
- 134 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 23 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 11 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,566 |
| Citations recorded | 16 |
| Record covers | March 16, 2022 – October 14, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 9 |
| Medium | 5 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.