Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center

Licensed Center in KILLEEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 7, 2007

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2802 ILLINOIS AVE, KILLEEN, TX 76543 5589
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 7, 2007
Operation number: 862509
Licensed capacity: 105 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	8
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,803
Citations recorded	24
Record covers	November 16, 2021 – September 10, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	17
Medium Low	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 10, 20263 citations recorded3 of 394 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Two caregivers were observed at the operation without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were relieved from their positions and left the operation.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

Four diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares in them. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats with new ones.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

A stand alone fan and an air conditioning unit was observed in one of the toddler classrooms and was not mounted to the wall. Electrical cords were observed within the reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the fan and air conditioning unit was removed from the classroom.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 4, 20263 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

One of the toilets was observed to have urine left in it. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver flushed the toilet.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since October 2024.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2026.

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2026, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 11, 20253 citations recorded3 of 883 standards cited at this visit

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low

Two of the caregiver files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit or a pre employment affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not practiced a lock down drill for the current calendar year.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not conducted a fire drill. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 04/09/25.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 17, 20243 citations recorded3 of 387 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

During the walk through, there was a standing electric fan in the toddler room. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiiver removed the fan from the room.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been documented as being tested.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

There was a power connector and power cord located on the playground area where the children have access to. This was corrected at the inspection when the power connector and cord were removed from the playground.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 20, 20231 citation recorded1 of 935 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver was counted into ratio who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the facility.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 25, 20224 citations recorded4 of 315 standards cited at this visit

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection the director's file was reviewed and only 4.5 out of the 30 required hours were completed.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infant caregivers were not cleaning the changing mat between diaper changes.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that nails were sticking out of the wooden structure in the outside area.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 16, 20215 citations recorded5 of 876 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training had expired 10/2021.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months prior, causing the operation to be out of compliance.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(A) - Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside CribRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infants were not being given floor time to explore and play.

Correction verified by the state on November 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation TrainingRisk level: Medium High

During the monitoring inspection it was found that one of the employees whom transports the children to and from school did not have current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

During the monitoring inspection it was found that the electronic child safety alarm system in the transportation van was not in working order.

Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2021. 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.