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The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center

1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen TX 76549-3679 · License #1738705 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 134 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 8, 2026
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Director
Madelyn Sunstein
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Address
1535 W STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, Killeen TX 76549-3679 · Directions

Hours

Mon05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Tue05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Wed05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Thu05:00 AM-07:00 PM
Fri05:00 AM-07:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField TripsNight Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 134 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
8
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
13
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

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

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 8, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 18, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3503(a) · 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.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3417(3) · 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.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

Nov 17, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 3, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 30, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 16, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.2409(a)(1) · 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.

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2024

Sep 6, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 16, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 8, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(4) · 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.

    Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3415(4) · 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.

    Corrected by Jul 8, 2024

Apr 2, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3501(6) · 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.

    Corrected by Apr 2, 2024

Mar 25, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 31, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 10, 2023 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.2409(a)(1) · 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.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

  • Medium

    746.4503(c) · Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished

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

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(1) · Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

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

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

  • High

    745.635(3) · 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.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · 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.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

Feb 28, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 18, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 12, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2207(c)(4) · 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.

    Corrected by Aug 19, 2022

Aug 3, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 9, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    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.

    Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.2909(3) · 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.

    Corrected by Jun 9, 2022

May 5, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 16, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 18, 2026 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 16, 2024 inspection noted: “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 o…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 8, 2024 inspection noted: “A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.” — what has changed since then?

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