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The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center

A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas 76549

1535 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, Texas 76549. (254) 432-4999.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 8 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

8 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 237 child care providers in Bell County had 2.

23 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 14, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety, at the report to the state on Oct 14, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

8 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Feb 18, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2026.

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2026.

Oct 16, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2024.

Oct 14, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 30, 2024.

  • Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

    “The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.”

    Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 15, 2024.

Jul 8, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2024.

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    “A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024.

Apr 2, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child’s Reach

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3501(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 2, 2024.

8 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 10, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies

  • AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    “During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.”

    Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2023.

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2023.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2023.

  • Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

    “Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2023.

  • Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished

    “Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.”

    Rule 746.4503(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2023.

Aug 12, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

    “During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.”

    Rule 746.2207(c)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 19, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Jun 9, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2909(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2022.

  • Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 9, 2022.

All 34 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 14, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 4, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Mar 25, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Feb 4, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Nov 3, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Apr 9, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Oct 14, 2024Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 8, 2024Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jul 1, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
May 14, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Mar 26, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Mar 21, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jul 10, 2023Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 18, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 10, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jun 9, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
May 5, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 25, 2022.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 134 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 11 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 237 child care providers in Bell County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 8.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 237 in Bell County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center This child care provider8
Maria Burgos4
Tiny Troops Learning Center4
A Heart for the Children0
Theresas Creative Minds6
Carmen Y Benitez Rivera2
Just for Tots #428
Asymca @ Dr. Joseph A. Fowler8
2y Smart Kids Care, LLC33
Doris West4
Anita Delores Smith1
Sandra Lee Powell9
Pershing Park YMCA0

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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