Licensed center · Killeen, TX
Bambino's Child Care And Learning Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 5:30 AM
- Capacity 105
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Night care
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- Hours
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 16 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 5:30 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 105 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Night care
Location and nearby daycares
2802 Illinois Ave, Killeen, TX 76543 · Bell County · 24 licensed daycares in 76543
Capacity rank 4 of 24 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Delorse Hudson0.4 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Vera Hodges0.4 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Sandra Lievers0.5 mi · Registered home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Ira Cross Jr Elementary0.5 mi · Licensed center · Preschool, School age
- Central Texas Childrens Academy0.6 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- God's Promise0.6 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 862509
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- February 2007
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
7 inspections on record, most recent Feb 4, 2026. 8 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection has not been conducted at the operation since October 2024.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
Corrected Mar 4, 2026
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jan 21, 2026Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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.
Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Jan 6, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Two of the caregiver files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit or a pre employment affidavit.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Sep 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Sep 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Sep 17, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Sep 17, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.5537(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Sep 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Sep 17, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Sep 20, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Oct 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Oct 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.
Corrected Oct 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 3, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Nov 16, 2021Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 18, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2417(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 17, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Nov 18, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 23, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 30, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
21 standards cited across 7 inspections, most recently Feb 4, 2026. All 21 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High314%
- Medium High1571%
- Medium0
- Medium Low314%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 1 of 7 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 4 of 21 findings, 17 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 4, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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