Kimberly Williams
Stephenville, TX 76401 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Nurture 'n' Nature
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Nurture 'n' Nature
Nurture 'n' Nature is a licensed child care center in Stephenville, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 19, 2010, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Nurture 'n' Nature has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Erath County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Nurture 'n' Nature
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1031906
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Mar 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Loose-fill material at both playground structures was not at the required depths. Exposed rock was observed at slide exits.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
- Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection was past due.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas leak test was past due.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“The smoke detectors in the 4yo room and older infant room were tested and determined to be not working.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Two caregivers did not have complete CPR training that included the hands-on skills portion.”
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
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Sep 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation stated that fire drills for February through May 2024 were conducted, but they were not documented.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“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.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The carbon monoxide detector was tested and not working. This was corrected during inspection with a new carbon monoxide detector inslalled.”
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2023Visit5 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
“A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
Aug 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill at the playgrounds was below the required 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the investigation, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio at the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
“A caregiver did not use positive, encouraging statements and demeanor when verbally redirecting a child.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling a child when redirecting for behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“A caregiver was observed on a personal phone for reasons not related to the direct care and supervision of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
Oct 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“4 child immunization records on file were not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The annual certification for reviewing each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC was over 12 months.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
Apr 26, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that children were not engaged in routine outdoor activities when weather permitted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
746.2205(b) - Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
“Screen time activities were not being included on written activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Nurture 'n' Nature
Is Nurture 'n' Nature licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 19, 2010.
When was Nurture 'n' Nature last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nurture 'n' Nature had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Nurture 'n' Nature care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nurture 'n' Nature accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nurture 'n' Nature's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Nurture 'n' Nature cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 965-4849 to ask.
What is Nurture 'n' Nature's phone number?
(254) 965-4849.
Where is Nurture 'n' Nature?
1225 Loop SW, Stephenville, TX 76401.