Nurture 'n' Nature
Does Nurture 'n' Nature have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 23 child-care citations for Nurture 'n' Nature in STEPHENVILLE, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 4 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 4 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
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.
- High
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.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
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- High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The gas leak test was past due.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium High
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.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
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.
- Medium
746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
- Low
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.
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