Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
2802 Illinois Ave, Killeen, TX 76543 · Bell County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies
Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 105 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 21). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #82 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #82 of 84 centers in Killeen
3High risk
15Medium High risk
0Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 8 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety8
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Citations, newest first
Medium HighFeb 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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 during the visit
HighFeb 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since October 2024.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
Medium HighFeb 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2026
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
Medium HighSep 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 04/09/25.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium LowSep 11, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Two of the caregiver files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit or a pre employment affidavit.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2025
Medium HighSep 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation has not practiced a lock down drill for the current calendar year.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
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 during the visit
Medium HighSep 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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 during the visit
Medium HighSep 17, 2024InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been documented as being tested.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2024
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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 during the visit
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that nails were sticking out of the wooden structure in the outside area.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
During the monitoring inspection the director's file was reviewed and only 4.5 out of the 30 required hours were completed.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infant caregivers were not cleaning the changing mat between diaper changes.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
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.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
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.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training had expired 10/2021.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib §746.2417(2)(A)
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infants were not being given floor time to explore and play.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
HighNov 16, 2021InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the electronic child safety alarm system in the transportation van was not in working order.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
About this center
Licensed capacity105 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 7, 2007
DirectorGrisela Diaz
Phone2544327282
State operation #862509
Common questions
Does Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center’s hours?
5:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Killeen, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.80 a day for toddlers and $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 4, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Killeen?
It is tied for #82 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 862509 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.