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Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center

Child care center · 2802 ILLINOIS AVE, Killeen, TX 76543-5589 · License 862509

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 105. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
5 746.5625(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.
4 746.5205(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.
4 746.2417(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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3505(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.
2 746.901(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.
4 746.5537(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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.5205(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.
4 746.3701(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.
Yes
4 746.3401(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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
5 746.5101(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.
5 745.641 - 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.
Yes
5 746.5101(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.
2 746.901(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.
4 746.3401(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.
4 746.3701(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.
Yes
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.5205(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.
5 746.5625(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.
4 746.2417(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
4 746.3505(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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.5537(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.
4 746.1301(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.
5 745.641 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.1301(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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.5205(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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.5205(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.
4 746.5537(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.
5 745.641 - 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.
Yes
4 746.5205(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.
5 746.5625(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.
5 746.5101(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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
4 746.3701(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.
Yes
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.3401(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.
4 746.2417(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.
2 746.901(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.3505(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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
4 746.5537(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.
4 746.1301(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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.2417(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.
2 746.901(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.
4 746.3505(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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
5 746.5625(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.
5 746.5101(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.
4 746.1301(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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.3701(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.
Yes
5 745.641 - 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.
Yes
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.5205(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.
4 746.3401(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.
4 746.5205(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.
4 746.5537(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.
4 746.3407 - 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.
Yes
4 746.5205(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.
5 746.5625(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.
4 746.1301(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.
5 746.5101(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.
4 746.1301(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.
2 746.901(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.
5 745.641 - 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.
Yes
4 746.3401(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.
4 746.3505(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.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.3701(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.
Yes
4 746.5205(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.
4 746.1301(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.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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