Texas records · ERATH County · STEPHENVILLE
Nurture 'n' Nature
Licensed Center in STEPHENVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 19, 2010
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 1225 LOOP SW, STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- February 19, 2010
- Operation number
- 1031906
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 17 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 5 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,751 |
| Citations recorded | 23 |
| Record covers | December 17, 2021 – March 31, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.
Correction verified by the state on March 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The gas leak test was past due.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025.
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025.
Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on October 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.
Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.
Correction verified by the state on June 6, 2022. 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.