The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
55 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 18, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center
- License number
- 1738705
- Location
- 1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 17.5/100
- Inspection record
- 55 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
58
Total Violations
Feb 18, 2026
Last Inspection
134
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (58)
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-08
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-08
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-08
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-08
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center's safety grade?
The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 17.5 out of 100.
How many violations does The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center have?
The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center has 58 total violations on record, including 42 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center last inspected?
The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center was last inspected on February 18, 2026.