Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
Licensed Center in Killeen, Texas. License #862509, issued February 7, 2007.
- Address
- 2802 Illinois Ave, Killeen, TX 76543
- Phone
- (254) 432-7282
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips, Night Care.
Openings
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In effect since October 2, 2026. From the state's provider report of October 2, 2026.
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 3,803 standards at Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center between November 16, 2021 and September 10, 2026 and recorded 24 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 358 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 326 | 1 |
| Personnel | 3 | 441 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 4 | 216 | 0 |
| Activities | 3 | 104 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 267 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 338 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 3 | 220 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 0 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 1 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 1 |
The table adds up to 3,771 of those standards. The remaining 32, including 17 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 12 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on September 10, 2026, and 24 citations.
- 4High
- 17Medium High
- 3Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 24. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High September 10, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.3701: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A stand alone fan and an air conditioning unit was observed in one of the toddler classrooms and was not mounted to the wall. Electrical cords were observed within the reach of the children. This was corrected at the inspection when the fan and air conditioning unit was removed from the classroom.
- Medium High September 10, 2026 Correction verified September 10, 2026
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Four diaper changing mats were observed with rips and tares in them. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats with new ones.
- High September 10, 2026 Correction verified September 17, 2026
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers were observed at the operation without a cleared background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were relieved from their positions and left the operation.
- High February 4, 2026 Correction verified March 4, 2026
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.
- Medium High February 4, 2026 Corrected at inspection
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.
- Medium High February 4, 2026 Correction verified March 4, 2026
746.3401(a): Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
- Medium Low January 21, 2026 Correction verified January 28, 2026
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.
- Medium High September 11, 2025 Correction verified September 15, 2025
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.
- Medium High September 11, 2025 Correction verified September 15, 2025
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.
- Medium Low September 11, 2025 Correction verified September 17, 2025
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.
- Medium Low January 21, 2025 Correction verified February 10, 2025
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.
- Medium High September 17, 2024 Corrected at inspection
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.
- Medium High September 17, 2024 Corrected at inspection
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.
- Medium High September 17, 2024 Correction verified October 1, 2024
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.
- High September 20, 2023 Corrected at inspection
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.
- Medium High October 25, 2022 Correction verified November 8, 2022
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.
- Medium High October 25, 2022 Correction verified November 8, 2022
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.
- Medium High October 25, 2022 Correction verified November 8, 2022
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.
- Medium High October 25, 2022 Correction verified November 8, 2022
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.
- Medium High November 16, 2021 Correction verified November 17, 2021
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.
- Medium High November 16, 2021 Correction verified November 17, 2021
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.
- Medium High November 16, 2021 Correction verified November 16, 2021
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.
- High November 16, 2021 Correction verified November 16, 2021
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.
- Medium High November 16, 2021 Correction verified November 19, 2021
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.
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