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Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center

2802 ILLINOIS AVE, Killeen TX 76543-5589 · License #862509 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 105 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 4, 2026
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Director
Grisela Diaz
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Address
2802 ILLINOIS AVE, Killeen TX 76543-5589 · Directions

Hours

Mon05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Tue05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Wed05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Thu05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Fri05:30 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from SchoolField TripsNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 105 children
12
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
9
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Feb 4, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · 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.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

    Corrected by Mar 4, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · 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.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

Sep 11, 2025 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.5205(1) · 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.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

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

    Corrected by Sep 18, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.5205(3) · 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.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2025

Jan 21, 2025 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · 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.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

Sep 17, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3701(3) · 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.

    Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · 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.

    Corrected by Sep 17, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.5537(a)(2) · 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.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2024

Sep 20, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    745.641 · 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.

    Corrected by Sep 20, 2023

Nov 8, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 25, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3701 · 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.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

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

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1301(6)(A) · 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.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3505(e) · 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.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2022

Nov 16, 2021 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · 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.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.2417(2)(A) · 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.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(7)(A) · 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.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(4)(A) · 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.

    Corrected by Nov 23, 2021

  • High

    746.5625(b) · 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.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 4, 2026 inspection noted: “The fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since October 2024.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 21, 2026 inspection noted: “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 employme…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “The operation has not conducted a fire drill. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 04/09/25.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error