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Care 4 Tots Learning Center

1196A S Amy Ln, Harker Heights, TX 765484.0· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
155
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
year first permitted
2006

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About Care 4 Tots Learning Center

Care 4 Tots Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Harker Heights, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 14, 2006, for up to 155 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
155 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 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 capacity155 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Care 4 Tots Learning Center 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 Care 4 Tots Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
155 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2006
License number
#856028
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “Two caregivers that had provisional background checks were together in a classroom, not following the conditions placed on their background checks. This was corrected when an eligible caregiver came into the classroom with them.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  2. Aug 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

      “During the inspection it was observed that a child's nose was wiped while on the playground and the caregiver did not wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver got some hand sanitizer and used it.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “During the investigation inspection it was found that a caregiver that was present during the incident only had 1/24 of their required annual training hours. This was corrected at inspection because the caregiver no longer works for Care 4 Tots.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Aug 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Jul 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “While reviewing files at the monitoring inspection it was found that 2/3 of the files reviewed were not current on annual training hours. One caregiver only had completed 11/24 of their required hours, while the other caregiver had only completed 7/24 of their required training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023

  2. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “During the inspection it was observed that children under the age of two were having screen time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

  4. Jan 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “During the investigation it was found that children under 18 months were being grouped with children up to 3 years old during the morning opening hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023

  5. Sep 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “During the monitoring inspection the emergency drill form was reviewed and the drills were not being documented accurately.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

      “During the monitoring inspection it was found that the three first aid kits in the transportation vehicles were not equipped with tweezers, cotton balls, thermometers, and scissors.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “During the monitoring inspection it was found that 1/3 transportation vehicles was not equipped with the electronic child safety alarm and 1/3 of the vehicles was equipped with one, however it was not working properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2022

  6. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 23, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a child's diaper was changed and the caregiver did not have them wash their hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when hand washing took place and was observed to meet compliance in other classrooms.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 13, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver who administered first aid to an injured child did not have a current certification in first aid. The caregiver is now current on first aid/CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021

  11. Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo 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.

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FAQ

Questions about Care 4 Tots Learning Center

Is Care 4 Tots Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 14, 2006.

When was Care 4 Tots Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Care 4 Tots Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Care 4 Tots Learning Center care for?

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

Does Care 4 Tots Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Care 4 Tots Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Care 4 Tots Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 699-8697 to ask.

What is Care 4 Tots Learning Center's phone number?

(254) 699-8697.

Where is Care 4 Tots Learning Center?

1196A S Amy Ln, Harker Heights, TX 76548. The nearest other daycare we list is Harker Heights YMCA, 0.5 miles away.

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