The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center

1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen, TX 76549Open
F

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

F
Poor17.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing70/100
Compliance0/100

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)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 18, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 18, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Feb 18, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Feb 18, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Feb 18, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Feb 18, 2026

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Oct 16, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Oct 16, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Oct 16, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Oct 16, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(5)Oct 14, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(5)Oct 14, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(5)Oct 14, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(5)Oct 14, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Jul 8, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Apr 2, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Apr 2, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Apr 2, 2024

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3501(6)Apr 2, 2024

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(c)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(c)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(c)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 10, 2023

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.2409(a)(1)Jul 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(c)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALSTAFFING745.635(3)Jul 10, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jul 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(c)(4)Aug 12, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Jun 9, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 9, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 9, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 9, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Jun 9, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Jun 9, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Jun 9, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Jun 9, 2022

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.

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