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Bear Hugs Child Care

Frankston, TX 75763 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$114
year first permitted
1996

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About Bear Hugs Child Care

Bear Hugs Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Frankston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 1996, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bear Hugs Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Henderson County has a median price of $114 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.
Henderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Bear Hugs Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1996
License number
#516668
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation did not verify their insurance information in a timely manner. The verification was due 8/28/2024 and was not completed until 10/16/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

  4. Oct 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      “The operation did not have proof of vaccination for the dog that was at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policy did not have the parent's rights or an acknowledgement that the parents were given the parents rights information.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  5. Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

      “The primary caregiver did not have the required mankin portion of CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023

  6. Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction

      “The primary caregiver did not have bloodborne pathogens training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

  7. Dec 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The following items are missing from the handbook: Prmotion of physical activity indoor and out Duration of physical activity indoor and out Plans for extreme weather”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “Training was reviewed and the following required trainings were not available: Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 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 Bear Hugs Child Care

Is Bear Hugs Child Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 27, 1996.

When was Bear Hugs Child Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bear Hugs Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Bear Hugs Child Care care for?

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

Does Bear Hugs Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bear Hugs Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bear Hugs Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 539-1880 to ask.

What is Bear Hugs Child Care's phone number?

(903) 539-1880.

Where is Bear Hugs Child Care?

Frankston, TX 75763. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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