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Nurture 'n' Nature

Child care center · 1225 LOOP SW, Stephenville, TX 76401 · License 1031906

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 130. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The employee was a caregiver observed with infants.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
One caregiver who the director stated received orientation during hire did not have documentation of the verified orientation. This was corrected during inspection with the director and caregiver signing completion of orientation.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on video recording using a personal phone during different parts of the day while supervising children. The caregiver appeared to be viewing videos or scrolling through social media.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
4 746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver had children place their noses to the wall during a timeout session. The timeout was in excess of the allowable time of one minute per age of the children.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was past due.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
3 746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was past due. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff reviewing the CPSC website for recalls and certifying after no recalled items were identified at the operation.
Yes
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on inspection observations and interviews, it was determined that the director is maintaining overall compliance; however, during the investigation inspection, it was determined that the director had a caregiver present without a background check, a caregiver who had not been providing outdoor activities on a routine basis, and screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver stated during an interview that she attempted for several minutes to try and get a child to sleep when the child did not want to stay on their nap mat.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was past due.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.
3 746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on inspection observations and interviews, it was determined that the director is maintaining overall compliance; however, during the investigation inspection, it was determined that the director had a caregiver present without a background check, a caregiver who had not been providing outdoor activities on a routine basis, and screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
4 746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was past due. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff reviewing the CPSC website for recalls and certifying after no recalled items were identified at the operation.
Yes
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
One caregiver who the director stated received orientation during hire did not have documentation of the verified orientation. This was corrected during inspection with the director and caregiver signing completion of orientation.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver stated during an interview that she attempted for several minutes to try and get a child to sleep when the child did not want to stay on their nap mat.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The employee was a caregiver observed with infants.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver had children place their noses to the wall during a timeout session. The timeout was in excess of the allowable time of one minute per age of the children.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on video recording using a personal phone during different parts of the day while supervising children. The caregiver appeared to be viewing videos or scrolling through social media.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
One caregiver who the director stated received orientation during hire did not have documentation of the verified orientation. This was corrected during inspection with the director and caregiver signing completion of orientation.
Yes
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
Yes
4 746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on inspection observations and interviews, it was determined that the director is maintaining overall compliance; however, during the investigation inspection, it was determined that the director had a caregiver present without a background check, a caregiver who had not been providing outdoor activities on a routine basis, and screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The employee was a caregiver observed with infants.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on video recording using a personal phone during different parts of the day while supervising children. The caregiver appeared to be viewing videos or scrolling through social media.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
3 746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver stated during an interview that she attempted for several minutes to try and get a child to sleep when the child did not want to stay on their nap mat.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver had children place their noses to the wall during a timeout session. The timeout was in excess of the allowable time of one minute per age of the children.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was past due. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff reviewing the CPSC website for recalls and certifying after no recalled items were identified at the operation.
Yes
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was past due.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was past due.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The employee was a caregiver observed with infants.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver stated during an interview that she attempted for several minutes to try and get a child to sleep when the child did not want to stay on their nap mat.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's products certification was past due. This was corrected at inspection by operation staff reviewing the CPSC website for recalls and certifying after no recalled items were identified at the operation.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on video recording using a personal phone during different parts of the day while supervising children. The caregiver appeared to be viewing videos or scrolling through social media.
3 746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on inspection observations and interviews, it was determined that the director is maintaining overall compliance; however, during the investigation inspection, it was determined that the director had a caregiver present without a background check, a caregiver who had not been providing outdoor activities on a routine basis, and screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
One caregiver who the director stated received orientation during hire did not have documentation of the verified orientation. This was corrected during inspection with the director and caregiver signing completion of orientation.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver had children place their noses to the wall during a timeout session. The timeout was in excess of the allowable time of one minute per age of the children.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.
4 746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.
4 746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
A caregiver stated during an interview that she attempted for several minutes to try and get a child to sleep when the child did not want to stay on their nap mat.
1 746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
One caregiver who the director stated received orientation during hire did not have documentation of the verified orientation. This was corrected during inspection with the director and caregiver signing completion of orientation.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
Yes
3 746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Based on inspection observations and interviews, it was determined that the director is maintaining overall compliance; however, during the investigation inspection, it was determined that the director had a caregiver present without a background check, a caregiver who had not been providing outdoor activities on a routine basis, and screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
4 746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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