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1708 Nolan St, Big Spring, TX
4.5· 37 reviews
Bauer School Readiness Academy
- licensed capacity
- 198
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $155
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Bauer School Readiness Academy
Bauer School Readiness Academy is a licensed child care center in Big Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 17, 2014, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 198 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 198 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bauer School Readiness Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Howard County has a median price of $155 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$155
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$132
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Bauer School Readiness Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 198 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1524048- 1026
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 13 visits
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Visit3 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation of an incident involving a caregiver disciplining a child harshly, within 2 days of knowing of the incident. The operation reported the incident to CCR five days after the date of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to notify a parent immediately of an incident involving a caregiver disciplining their child harshly. The operation staff did not notify the parent at all.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm harshly, causing pain to the child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An 7-month old infant was sleeping on her tummy with a bib around her neck. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the bib.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
Show 3 earlier visits
Aug 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“This standard was evaluated and was found to be out of compliance. The operation failed to report to CCR that a staff contracted a communicable illness (COVID-19), with in two days of being notified by the staff.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
- May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“Two caregivers working with infants and children under 24 months of age do not have current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, and early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Staff have not completed required health and safety training for emergency preparedness, preventing and responding to emergencies, understanding building physical premises, and emergencies related to food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Bauer School Readiness Academy
Is Bauer School Readiness Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 17, 2014.
When was Bauer School Readiness Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bauer School Readiness Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Bauer School Readiness Academy care for?
198, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bauer School Readiness Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bauer School Readiness Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bauer School Readiness Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 267-7452 to ask.
What is Bauer School Readiness Academy's phone number?
(432) 267-7452.
Where is Bauer School Readiness Academy?
108 NW 9th St, Big Spring, TX 79720. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy, 0.8 miles away.