No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center
1535 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 134
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2022
- Phone
- 2544324999
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-16.
- Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Inspector'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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-10-16. - Non-critical Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Inspector's note: The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-11-15.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection. - Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Inspector's note: During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-10. - Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Inspector's note: Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-10. - Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-10. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector'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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-10. - Non-critical Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Inspector's note: Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-10.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.