Nurture 'n' Nature
1225 LOOP SW, Stephenville, TX 76401 · Erath County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kaylee Herod
- Phone
- (254) 965-4849
- Regulated since
- Feb 19, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 519608 · number 1031906
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-31.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-21.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection was past due.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Other
The gas leak test was past due.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
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.
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 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Other
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-08.
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Other
The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of 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 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Other
A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.
HHSC 746.2803(3) — Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Other
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication
4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-28. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Other
Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.
HHSC 746.2205(b) — Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Safety & premises
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.
HHSC 746.2507(1) — Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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