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Killeen, TX 76541 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About
About Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Killeen, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 7, 2007, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #862509
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual health inspection has not been conducted at the operation since September 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - 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 during the visit
- Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.1301(6)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.3505(e) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“During the monitoring inspection the caregivers were observed changing diapers and not washing their hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.3701 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
Show 2 earlier visits
- Aug 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.1301(4)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
746.3401(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021
746.5625(b) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
746.1301(7)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
746.2417(2)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center
Is Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 7, 2007.
When was Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 432-7282 to ask.
What is Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center's phone number?
(254) 432-7282.
Where is Bambino's Child Care and Learning Center?
2802 Illinois Ave, Killeen, TX 76543. The nearest other daycare we list is Ira Cross Jr Elementary, 0.6 miles away.