# The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Killeen, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 134 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1535 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 134 - License/permit: 1738705 - Operator: not published - Phone: (254) 432-4999 - Hours: 05:00 AM-07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1401339 ## Inspection record 16 findings across 34 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-03-16 to 2026-10-14); 11 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-02-18 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3417(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-3)) - 2026-02-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3503(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3503-a)) - 2024-10-16 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-10-30: 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. (§746.2409(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2409-a-1)) - 2024-10-14 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-11-15: Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries: The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation. (§746.307(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-307-c)) - 2024-10-14 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-30: 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. (§746.1205(a)(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-5)) - 2024-07-08 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.2207(c)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-4)) - 2024-07-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-07-16: 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. (§746.3415(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3415-4)) - 2024-04-02 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3501(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3501-6)) - 2023-07-10 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-07-31: 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. (§745.635(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-635-3)) - 2023-07-10 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-07-31: Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities: Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period. (§746.2207(c)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-1)) - 2023-07-10 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-07-31: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2023-07-10 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-07-31: 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. (§746.2409(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2409-a-1)) - 2023-07-10 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-07-31: Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished: Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets. (§746.4503(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4503-c)) - 2022-08-12 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-08-18: 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. (§746.2207(c)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2207-c-4)) - 2022-06-09 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.2909(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2909-3)) - …and 1 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Just for Tots #3](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1477450) — 0.6 km, capacity 173 - [Greater Love Learning Academy LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-313254) — 1 km, capacity 212 - [Willow Springs Elementary School Armed Services YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-127142) — 1.08 km, capacity 100 - [Kid's Quest Childcare & Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1170331) — 1.09 km, capacity 66 - [Reeces Creek YMCA](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-127141) — 1.27 km, capacity 68 - [Center of Rising Emotions](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1504817) — 1.46 km, capacity 36 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1401339 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1401339 - us_census_geocoder record 1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP|KILLEEN|TX|76549 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1738705 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1738705 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-m4gk~z5y4_ubd9 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1738705 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02371-1690 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02371-1690 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1401339 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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