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Licensed Center · Texas

Nurture 'n' Nature

1225 Loop Sw, Stephenville

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
130
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Feb 19, 2010
Phone
2549654849

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

4High risk
11Medium-high risk
7Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
17Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Mar 31, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
    Inspector'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. Risk level: Low. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 5, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
    Inspector's note: Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-27.
Jun 27, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 2, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 30, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
    Inspector'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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-19.
Apr 11, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 3, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Smoke-Detection System
    Inspector's note: The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
  • Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-16.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
    Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection was past due. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
  • Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
    Inspector's note: The gas leak test was past due. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-18.
Oct 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 13, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-13.
Sep 10, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
    Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-27.
Jul 25, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 27, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documentation of Drills
    Inspector's note: The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
  • Critical Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
    Inspector's note: The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 21, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Critical Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
Aug 21, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
    Inspector's note: The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-29.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.