Robins Nest Child Care West
310A W PINE ST, West, TX 76691 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Donna Locke
- Phone
- (254) 902-2002
- Regulated since
- Jun 14, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1467505 · number 1790153
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 21 | 6 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (3), Other (7) |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (7) |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last documented fire drill was completed on 2/20/2026. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was 1 infant feeding instructions that had not been updated since 7/02/2025.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Other
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated she had 8 children and it was determined she had 7 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During current inspection, a classroom was outdoors and a child was not visible to the caregiver in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Other Serious
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During current inspection, I observed a balance beam without proper loose fill surrounding it. The Director removed the beam during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-03.
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Other
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined children under 5 years old were allowed to play in the front of the operation, that is not fenced.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver neglected 3 children in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Other
Based on the evidence from the DFPS Investigation it was determined that 2 caregivers have been observed utilizing their cell phones while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not intervene during an incident when children were acting inappropriately each other.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-20. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined the operation was not ensuring the supervision of children and caregivers were not able to intervene to reduce the injuries to children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver's file did not have documentation that orientation had been completed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver observed counted in ratio did not have documentation of pre-service on file for review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver had only completed 6 out of the required 24 training hours completed for the year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have documentation of CPR/First Aid completed on file.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-10.
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Other
An infant in care had not had their infant feeding instructions updated since November 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Safety & premises
A changing table was observed to have crumbs and dirt under the changing pad.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Safety & premises
A book shelf in the infant classroom was observed to not have been anchored to the wall.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Other
There were 2 children's file that did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
There were 2 children's files that did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Records & paperwork
Two caregivers did not have proof of educational requirements on file for review.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Records & paperwork
Three personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
It was determined the incident occurred on 12/10/24 and the incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation until 1/03/25.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-13. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit was missing antiseptic wipes and tweezers.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-09. Correction verified 2024-10-03.
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Other
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a child in care was abused.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Other Serious
Based on evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their shirt.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Other Serious
Based on evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child's file did not have the immunization record on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Other
Six out of siz files reviewed did not have a health statement for review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were 2 infants (12 months) observed in a classroom that was not regulated for infants.
HHSC 746.4203 — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-13.
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Other
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed vacuuming while the children were sleeping and the children were not being properly supervised.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(C) — Janitorial duties
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Other Serious
There were 2 caregivers that did not know the number of children they were responsible for. One caregiver stated she has 9 children and it was determined she had 10. Another caregiver stated she had 8 children and it was determined she had 9 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Safety & premises
An 11 month old infant was observed sleeping on a mat.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Other
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed asleep next to a child the caregiver was putting to sleep during naptime. The caregiver woke up when the door was opened.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
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Other
A caregiver was observed taking children inside and the caregiver did not inform the co-teacher the number of children she was taking with her.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was unaware of the number of children in their group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Director allowed children to go to a building that was not part of the operation's floor plan.
HHSC 746.3001 — Field Trips - Ensure Safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-19. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
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Other Serious
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