Hope's Tender Loving Child Care
4806 E State Hwy 21, Bryan, TX
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BCS New Horizons Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Bryan, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 21, 2020, for up to 85 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
BCS New Horizons Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazos County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 18 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“There was a mop bucket left in a toddler's bathroom with used water. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bucket from the bathroom to make it inaccessible to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children under the age of two were watching tv on a tablet while the caregiver was cleaning up after nap.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 8/16/23.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence of caregivers not demonstrating good judgement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There were area's in the fence on one playground that had gaps in the fence at the bottom with protruding metal pieces. I spoke to the director about getting the fencing fixed. There was also a table leaning up against the fence that will need to be removed from the playground if not being used. On the middle playground there were 3 broken seats on the bounce toy/equipment. I spoke to the director about the pinching hazard that it poses.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that diaper changes were not being provided promptly.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“One trash can in a bathroom located inside of the children's classroom had garbage accessible to children. This was corrected when the director covered the trash can with a lid.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“Children were observed coming in from playing outdoors without washing their hands. This was fixed when children were taken to wash their hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
“While reviewing qualifications it was found the current director's certificate expired July 26, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
“While reviewing files there was no proof of DFPS background checks in an employees file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During a walk through a classroom was seen with 13 children and two caregivers. The classroom was out of ratio by 3. This was fixed when two additional caregivers came took 5 of the children to another classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“While reviewing the building ground checklist it was found checks had not been completed since 9/13/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“While doing a walk through there were two garbage bags with trash accessible to children on the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“While doing a walk through it was seen that loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During a walk through there was a refrigerator present on the ramp that is used by children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2023
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“During a walk through there were three bottles of chemicals within reach of children. This was fixed when the bottles of chemicals were put away up and out of reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“During a walk through there was an infant sleeping in a crib in front of the exit door. This was fixed when equipment was rearranged.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“While doing an unannounced walk through there were cords accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the cords were moved out of reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During a walkthrough there were two people preesent at the operation during operating hours without an active background. This was corrected at the inspection when the two people left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“While watching live video footage at the operation a caregiver was seen grabbing a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“While doing a walk through there was an offensive odor present in the operation. During a walkthrough at the operation there were hazards present on the outdoor area such as cords, shovels wheelbarrier where children have access too.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“While watching footage caregivers was seen changing children's diapers on the floor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“While reviewing video footage a caregiver was seen laughing at a caregiver hitting and pushing children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“While watching video footage at an unannounced investigation inspection a caregiver was seen displaying prohibited punishment to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“While doing a walk through in a building used by children there was a storage cabinet wide open with tools accessible to children in care. During a walk through on the outdoor play area there was a bolt exposed in the play area and fencing coming up from the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2023
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“While doing a follow up it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“While doing a follow up inspection the last annual fire inspection was conducted 2/10/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“While doing a walk through in the outdoor play area the bolts at the bottom of the slide was visible due to pea gravel not being maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“While reviewing staff files it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“While reviewing records the liability insurance expired 12/29/2022. The operation did not have an updated policy available for viewing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2023
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“While reviewing staff files it was found that 3 caregivers had no annual training available in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“While doing a walk through there was a can of lysol sitting within reach of children in a restroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were put up in a high cabinet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“While going through the first aid kit there was no thermometer available. This was corrected during the inspection when a thermometer was added to the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“While observing classrooms a caregiver was seen wiping childrens noses and not washing hands afterwards.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“While reviewing childrens files there were two children with no up to date immunization records and one child with no immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“While reviewing postings there was no menu posted for viewing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
“Based on preponderance of evidence during the investigation it was found first aid was not given when a child in care was injured.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2023
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“In a restroom used by children there was a can of lysol with in reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was placed on a high shelf behind a locked gate.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver did not have a copy of a diploma or transcript on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“During an investigation it was found that the director was aware of people being in the operation while children were in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the director sent the person home.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During an investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation while children are in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the person left the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Observed 8 infants sitting in highchairs and the straps were not being used. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the infants in the seats.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“Observed one classroom caregiver not know how many children they had. The caregiver stated that they had 8 kids, but there were only 7 in the classroom. I spoke to the caregiver and director about the importance of knowing how many children they have at all times.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
“Children were allowed to ride a bike and walk around while drinking out of their water bottles.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver spat water at a child's face while playing with the child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
“It was found that the children in the classroom was told that they were not able to play outside due to the children spitting water the day prior. I spoke to the operation staff about not using outside time as a punishment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2022
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“During any investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair, and hit a child in the head and abdomen.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During an investigation there was evidence to support a child was abused. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“During any investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair, and hit a child in the head and abdomen.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During an investigation there was evidence to support a child was abused. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Observed one classroom with the specified age group of 12-17 months have one caregiver and 8 infants. There can only be 5 infants with one caregiver for the ages 12-17 months. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“It was found during interviews that at least one child and one caregiver had tested positive for covid and the operation failed to report the covid case to licensing within 48 hours. I spoke to the director about notifying licecnsing about all covid reports.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Observed 3 infants sleeping in bouncy seats. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the seats.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“It was found that a new play area was fenced off and is currently being used and the operation did not notify licensing of the change prior to the children having access to the play area. The area was measured at this inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“There were snack food left in the food preparation area of a classroom with no lids and accessible to the children and cleaning supplies (Lysol Spray). *This was corrected at inspection when the food was covered and properly stored away. There were soiled towels being stored in an area where food is being prepared and served. **This was corrected at inspection when the towels were removed and put in a dirty bin.”
Corrected during the visit
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“The operation failed to follow up on a background check submission, as the results for a subject have been pending since 7/29/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2022
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“One garbage container did not have a lid and had food items accessible to children. **This was corrected at inspection when the garbage can was closed with a lid.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The personal bag/purse of a caregiver staff was open and accessible to the children in the classroom. **This was corrected at inspection when the bag was properly stored in an inaccessible location.”
Corrected during the visit
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“The operation failed to follow up on a background check submission, as the results have been pending since 5/27/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 21, 2020.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 8 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 822-6817 to ask.
(979) 822-6817.
3755 Old Reliance Rd, Bryan, TX 77808. The nearest other daycare we list is Hope's Tender Loving Child Care, 0.9 miles away.