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Bambino’s Child Care and Learning Center

A licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas 76543

2802 Illinois Ave, Killeen, Texas 76543. (254) 432-7282.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 14 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 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?

14 deficiencies cited in the last three years

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

8 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 10, 2026: 3 deficiencies cited.

Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Sep 10, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Feb 4, 2026

Source:

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

When those deficiencies happened

14 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

14 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.

Sep 10, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “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.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 17, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2026.

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

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 10, 2026.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 10, 2026.

Feb 4, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

    Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 4, 2026.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 4, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 4, 2026.

Jan 21, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “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.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 30, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 28, 2026.

Sep 11, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

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

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2025.

  • Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

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

    Rule 746.5205(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2025.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

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

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 17, 2025.

Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “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.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 17, 2024.

  • Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3701(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 17, 2024.

  • Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

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

    Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 1, 2024.

10 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 20, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “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.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 20, 2023.

Oct 25, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

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

    Rule 746.1301(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

  • Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

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

    Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

  • Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

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

    Rule 746.3505(e). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

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

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

Nov 16, 2021: inspection5 deficiencies

  • Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

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

    Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 18, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2021.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

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

    Rule 746.1301(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 23, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 19, 2021.

  • Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1301(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 18, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 16, 2021.

  • Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib

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

    Rule 746.2417(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2021.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2021.

All 12 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 10, 2026Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jan 21, 2026Assessment1 deficiency cited
Jan 6, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Aug 3, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 16, 2021Inspection5 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 7, 2007.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 105 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.
  • 2 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?

  • Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
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 14.
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
Bambino’s Child Care and Learning Center This child care provider14
God’s Promise6
Huggable Home Preschool3
Alcira Fontenot7
Haybranch Elementary YMCA1
Kingdoms Treasure’s Learning Center1
Peebles Elementary YMCA0
Sandra Lievers10
Brookhaven Elementary YMCA1
First Start Childcare Learning Center LLC8
Delorse HudsonNot given
Marlboro Heights Head Start3
Georgellen Cay CrumNot given

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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