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Agape Tender Care

1414 Helena Ave, Nederland, TX 776273.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$128
year first permitted
1991

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About Agape Tender Care

Agape Tender Care is a licensed child care center in Nederland, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 11, 1991, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Agape Tender Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $128 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.
Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Agape Tender Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1991
License number
#196907
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 6, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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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  1. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two of four children records did not have an emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “Operation did not comply with minimum standards of reporting number of employees who left their positions for the previous year.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022

  6. Jan 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two of four children records evaluated did not have a current immunization record available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Agape Tender Care

Is Agape Tender Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 11, 1991.

When was Agape Tender Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Agape Tender Care had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Agape Tender Care care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Agape Tender Care accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Agape Tender Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Agape Tender Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 724-6488 to ask.

What is Agape Tender Care's phone number?

(409) 724-6488.

Where is Agape Tender Care?

1414 Helena Ave, Nederland, TX 77627. The nearest other daycare we list is Graceful Journey Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).