Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
KILLEEN, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address2802 ILLINOIS AVE KILLEEN TX- 76543 5589
CityKILLEEN, TX
CountyBELL
Phone2544327282
Operating details
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity105
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 7, 2007
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High17
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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2802 ILLINOIS AVE KILLEEN TX- 76543 5589, KILLEEN, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.34072/4/2026
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.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34012/4/2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.
Corrected 3/4/2026 - High riskStandard 746.51012/4/2026
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.
Corrected 3/4/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/21/2026
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.
Corrected 1/30/2026
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9019/11/2025
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.
Corrected 9/18/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52059/11/2025
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.
Corrected 9/15/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52059/11/2025
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.
Corrected 9/15/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/21/2025
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.
Corrected 1/31/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.55379/17/2024
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.
Corrected 9/24/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.37019/17/2024
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.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34079/17/2024
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.
Corrected at inspection
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,439/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KILLEEN, BELL County
- Capacity: 105
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 20
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