Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
Licensed Center · Killeen, Bell County, TX · Operation No. 862509
Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued February 7, 2007. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 7, 2007
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
105 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
2802 Illinois Ave, Killeen, TX 76543-5589
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
2
Assessments
0
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 15 · Medium 0 · Medium Low 3 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
February 4, 2026 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since October 2024.
Corrected: March 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
Corrected: March 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: February 4, 2026
January 21, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 30, 2026
September 11, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not practiced a lock down drill for the current calendar year.
Corrected: September 15, 2025
September 11, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not conducted a fire drill. The last fire drill that was conducted was on 04/09/25.
Corrected: September 15, 2025
September 11, 2025 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Two of the caregiver files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit or a pre employment affidavit.
Corrected: September 18, 2025
January 21, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 31, 2025
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have not been documented as being tested.
Corrected: September 24, 2024
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: September 17, 2024
September 20, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: September 20, 2023
October 25, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection the director's file was reviewed and only 4.5 out of the 30 required hours were completed.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infant caregivers were not cleaning the changing mat between diaper changes.
Corrected: October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
Corrected: October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that nails were sticking out of the wooden structure in the outside area.
Corrected: October 25, 2022
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 30, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the director's CPR and first aid training had expired 10/2021.
Corrected: November 23, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.2417(2)(A) - Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the infants were not being given floor time to explore and play.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the electronic child safety alarm system in the transportation van was not in working order.
Corrected: November 18, 2021
November 16, 2021 Standard § 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 18, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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