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The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center

1535 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549 · Bell County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, TX, licensed for up to 134 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 16). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 38% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #46 of 84 centers in Killeen and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 49%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #46 of 84 centers in Killeen
2High risk
9Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 22 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Sleep safety4
Other standards4
Building & playground safety2
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 18, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
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 during the visit
Medium HighFeb 18, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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 during the visit
Medium HighOct 16, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
HighOct 14, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
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.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2024
MediumOct 14, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
The operation did not notify the parent of the child of an incident that occurred at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024
MediumJul 8, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
A caregiver was observed with screen time activities during a rest period. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen off.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
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.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024
Medium HighApr 2, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
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 during the visit
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
HighJul 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
During the walk through, the operation was not following the conditions of the CBCU with regards to background checks.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
MediumJul 10, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities §746.2207(c)(1)
Children were observed watching television and cell phone screens during a designated nap or rest period.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
MediumJul 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished §746.4503(c)
Children were observed sleeping on the floor and on torn sponge mats with blankets.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
MediumAug 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During the insepction children were observed watching televsion while other chidlren were allowed to nap.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2022
Medium HighJun 9, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
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 during the visit
Medium HighJun 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
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 during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity134 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 25, 2022
DirectorMadelyn Sunstein
Phone2544324999
State operation #1738705

Common questions

Does The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center’s hours?

5 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Nurturing Nest Child Development 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 The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 14, 2024: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Killeen?

It is tied for #46 of 84 centers in Killeen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Nurturing Nest Child Development Center last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1738705 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.