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Nurture ‘n’ Nature

A licensed child care center in Stephenville, Texas 76401

1225 Loop SW, Stephenville, Texas 76401. (254) 965-4849.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.

The last 24 months 12 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

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?

12 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 13 child care providers in Erath County had 3.

17 inspections on record. The latest, on Mar 31, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual, at the report to the state on May 30, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Smoke-Detection System, at the inspection on Apr 3, 2025

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

12 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

12 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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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 Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Mar 31, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

  • Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1329(d). Low, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2026.

Feb 5, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2026.

May 30, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 3, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Smoke-Detection System

    “The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.”

    Rule 746.5311(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 11, 2025.

  • CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    “Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.”

    Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2025. Correction verified: May 21, 2025.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “The annual sanitation inspection was past due.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 17, 2025.

  • Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    “The gas leak test was past due.”

    Rule 746.5401. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 17, 2025.

Sep 13, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2024.

Sep 10, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2905(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 27, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2024.

Jun 27, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies

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

    “The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.”

    Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “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.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2024.

  • Documentation of Drills

    “The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.”

    Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 28, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 8, 2024.

11 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 21, 2023: report to the state4 deficiencies

  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2023.

  • Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    “A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.”

    Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2023.

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2023.

  • Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control

    “A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.”

    Rule 746.2803(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2023.

Aug 21, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    “The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.”

    Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2023.

Oct 11, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 11, 2022.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 21, 2022.

Apr 28, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

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

    “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.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2022. Correction verified: May 3, 2022.

Apr 26, 2022: report to the state3 deficiencies

  • Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play

    “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.”

    Rule 746.2507(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 6, 2022.

  • Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1003(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 6, 2022.

  • Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities

    “Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.”

    Rule 746.2205(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 6, 2022.

All 22 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jun 2, 2025Report to the stateNo violation found
May 30, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Apr 3, 2025Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Sep 13, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 10, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 27, 2024Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Aug 21, 2023Report to the state4 deficiencies cited
Aug 21, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Oct 11, 2022Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Apr 28, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Apr 26, 2022Report to the state3 deficiencies cited
Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo violation found

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 19, 2010.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 130 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

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

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 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: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 13 child care providers in Erath County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 12.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 13 in Erath County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Nurture ‘n’ Nature This child care provider12
Kimberly Williams29
Bree McmillanNot given
Carmelita LealNot given
Treehouse Afterschool Program3
Hope Garcia1
Upbring Head Start Stephenville2
Kathleen CarlsonNot given
Maggie Andrea LealNot given
Elizabeth De Los SantosNot given
Grace Ridge Early Learning Center0
Rocky Point Baptist Church Wee School6
Faith School19

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 Oct 24, 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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