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Robins Nest Child Care West

310a W Pine St, West, TX 76691 · Mclennan County
Accepts child care subsidies

Robins Nest Child Care West is a licensed child care center in West, TX, licensed for up to 30 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 36 citations, 13 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #83 of 92 centers in Mclennan County and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #83 of 92 centers in Mclennan County
13High risk
14Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
36 citations from 20 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards6
Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications5
Health & medication5
Supervision4
Records & paperwork3
Caregiver conduct3
Food & feeding2
Child protection2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 13, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There was 1 infant feeding instructions that had not been updated since 7/02/2025.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
HighMay 28, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During current inspection, a classroom was outdoors and a child was not visible to the caregiver in the classroom.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
HighMay 28, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver stated she had 8 children and it was determined she had 7 children in care.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
Medium HighApr 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
During current inspection, I observed a balance beam without proper loose fill surrounding it. The Director removed the beam during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 27, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
It was determined children under 5 years old were allowed to play in the front of the operation, that is not fenced.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
HighMar 19, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver neglected 3 children in care.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
Medium HighMar 19, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
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.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
HighMar 19, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
A caregiver did not intervene during an incident when children were acting inappropriately each other.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
HighMar 3, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
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.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A caregiver did not have documentation of CPR/First Aid completed on file.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Two caregivers did not have proof of educational requirements on file for review.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
There were 2 children's file that did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A changing table was observed to have crumbs and dirt under the changing pad.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
One caregiver's file did not have documentation that orientation had been completed.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
Medium LowFeb 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Three personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A book shelf in the infant classroom was observed to not have been anchored to the wall.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver had only completed 6 out of the required 24 training hours completed for the year.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
An infant in care had not had their infant feeding instructions updated since November 2024.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
There were 2 children's files that did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
A caregiver observed counted in ratio did not have documentation of pre-service on file for review.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
Medium HighJan 3, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
It was determined the incident occurred on 12/10/24 and the incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation until 1/03/25.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
MediumOct 2, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was missing antiseptic wipes and tweezers.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2024
HighAug 5, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a child in care was abused.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
HighAug 5, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver grabbed a child by their shirt.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
HighAug 5, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver yelled at children in care while disciplining them.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2024
MediumMay 2, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file did not have the immunization record on file for review.
Correction verified May 15, 2024
MediumMay 2, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Six out of siz files reviewed did not have a health statement for review.
Correction verified May 9, 2024
Medium HighMar 13, 2024InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children §746.4203
There were 2 infants (12 months) observed in a classroom that was not regulated for infants.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 1, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
An 11 month old infant was observed sleeping on a mat.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
HighMar 1, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighMar 1, 2024InspectionOther standards
Janitorial duties §746.1203(3)(C)
A caregiver was observed vacuuming while the children were sleeping and the children were not being properly supervised.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighDec 19, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
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.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
HighDec 19, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
A caregiver was unaware of the number of children in their group.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
HighDec 19, 2023InspectionOther standards
Field Trips - Ensure Safety §746.3001
Director allowed children to go to a building that was not part of the operation's floor plan.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
HighDec 19, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity30 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 14, 2024
DirectorDonna Locke
Phone2549022002
State operation #1790153

Common questions

Does Robins Nest Child Care West take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Robins Nest Child Care West’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Robins Nest Child Care West accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Robins Nest Child Care West had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 13 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 28, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Robins Nest Child Care West compare with other daycares in Mclennan County?

It is tied for #83 of 92 centers in Mclennan County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Robins Nest Child Care West last inspected?

Jul 9, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1790153 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.