Skip to content
Child care center 

Because We Care Learning Academy

969 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 765023.7· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2021

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Because We Care Learning Academy

Because We Care Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2021, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
144 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Because We Care Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bell County has a median price of $133 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.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$133
Home daycare$121

Toddler

Center$126
Home daycare$116

Preschool

Center$123
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Because We Care Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1718109
See the state's record

Summary

33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 33 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 44 visits
  1. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given

      “During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this minimum standard. Information obtained through interviews and documentation reviewed determined that a scheduled dose of medication was not administered to a child in care on one occasion as authorized. The operation acknowledged the oversight and promptly notified the parent of the missed medication administration.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  7. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 34 earlier visits
  1. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use

      “One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before wiping the nose of another child in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  5. Jul 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3425(3) - Disposing of Gloves after One Use

      “One staff member was observed wiping the nose of a child with gloves on. The gloves were not removed before attending to other children in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025

  6. Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “During the investigation, it was found that one class of infant and toddler aged children were served snack on the floor of their classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025

  7. Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “In one of the toddler rooms, there was a bin of diaper creams that was stored within the reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bin was moved to a shelf out of the children's reach.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Mar 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “There were no papertowels for children to dry their hands after handwashing. Children requested from teacher papertowels and they were later supplied after handwashing was completed and CCR addressed lack of.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was an open drain pipe on the floor in the children's bathroom with sharp exposed jagged edges.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Caregiver spanked a child on the hand in the classroom. This child was a family friend. Video was observed of the spank. Caregiver was immediately terminated.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  13. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “There was an infant asleep in a bouncer. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in a crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

  15. Aug 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  16. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Jun 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  19. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. May 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  21. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Mar 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  23. Mar 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  24. Aug 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      “Observed a child eatting a poptart in the bathroom. The pop tart was laying on the wrapper on the floor while other children were being changed and using the restroom. This was corrected when the pop tart was taken out of the bathroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

  25. Aug 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

  26. Aug 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “A caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when the caregiver picked the child up from behind, grabbing the child's upper arms to move the child to another location in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “One caregiver stated that there were 10 children in the classroom, but their were 11 children in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

  27. Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jun 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Observed a trashcan without a lid. The trashcan had a dirty diaper in it. This was corrected when the lid was replaced.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Observed a plastic oven with the oven lid broken exposing sharp plasic pieces where the children can be injured. This was corrected when the oven door was removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Observed cleaning chemicals under an unlocked sink in the school age room. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

  29. Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Sep 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  31. Aug 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Electrical outlets were exposed and accessible to children in a pre-k classroom. Safety covers were immediately placed over the electrical outlets when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

  32. Jul 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. May 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Because We Care Learning Academy

FAQ

Questions about Because We Care Learning Academy

Is Because We Care Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2021.

When was Because We Care Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Because We Care Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 8 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Because We Care Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Because We Care Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Because We Care Learning Academy's hours?

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

How much does Because We Care Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 598-3192 to ask.

What is Because We Care Learning Academy's phone number?

(254) 598-3192.

Where is Because We Care Learning Academy?

969 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502. The nearest other daycare we list is Temple Childrens Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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