Skip to content
Child care center 

Footsteps & Fingerprints

1210 Evans St, Bonham, TX 754185.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$95
year first permitted
2025

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 Footsteps & Fingerprints

Footsteps & Fingerprints is a licensed child care center in Bonham, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 28, 2025, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and head start. It lists weekly tuition from $95 to $195.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: birth through five years of age and after-school children
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
146 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth through five years of age and after-school children
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, head start, preschool and summer camp
Assistance it acceptsTexoma Workforce's Child Care Services
DiscountsTuition drops from $185.00 to $170.00 when child turns three, is potty trained, and promoted into the Three Year Old Class
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Footsteps & Fingerprints lists weekly tuition from $95 to $195. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fannin County has a median price of $138 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3-5 years, 2 days (T, Th)$95
3-5 years, 3 days (M,W,F), Full day$125
3-5 years, 5 days$195
3-5 years, 5 days (reduced rate)$180
K-Sixth Grade, Before & after school$130
Preschool & Head Start, Before & after school, 5 days$140
Registration Fee, Annually January-December (paid in January)$36
Before & After School Drop Ins$35 a day
Drop Ins$50 a day
K-Sixth Grade, Summer$170 a week
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Fannin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$138
Home daycare$125

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$120

Preschool

Center$127
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 Footsteps & Fingerprints

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Initial
Capacity
146 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1823638
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Other rules 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 8 visits
  1. Aug 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation last health inspection was conducted on 7/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Observed chipped/peeling paint from the wall in several classrooms. The rubber/vinyl stip around the wall base has come lose in one of the restrooms down stairs and one restroom upstairs. A John Deere tractor on the playground is rusted and the wooden boards in the equipment exhibit rough, unsmoothed edges, presenting a potential splinter hazard. Ceiling tiles were observed in one classroom with water stains and need to be replaced. . A fan with an rotating blade was observed in one classroom with the sitting on a piece of furniture with the electrical cord hanging down accessible to children posing a risk of the children pulling the fan off the furniture. The caregiver removed the fan from the children's access duringinspection. A phone charger plugging into a charging brick was observed on a restroom sink counter top. The phone charger was not connected to an electrical outlet. A caregiver removed the charger from the restroom sink counter during inspection. The bottom vent is not properly attached to a refrigerator in one room used by the children. A staff member attached the refrigerator vent at inspection. Two large limbs were observed on the playground and need to be removed.These were removed from the playground during inspection. Large plastic pieces were observed on the ground on the playground between the entrance of the infant playground and older children playground that present as tripping hazards. These were removed from the playground during inspection. A garden hose and sprinkler equipment were observed on the playground and pose as a tripping hazard. The garden hose and sprinkler equipment were removed from the playground at inspection. A red plastic cover was observed hanging from a portion of a side of the fence around the a/c unit with excess material on the ground creating a tripping hazard. Two medium sized pieces of wood were observed on the playground posing as a splinter hazard. A sleeve of foam drinking cups were obseerved on the ground of a Gaga pit on the playground. The red plastic cover, two medium sized pieces of wood, and sleeve of foam drinking cups were removed from the playground at inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

  2. Jul 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Two pieces of plastic equipment on the playground had cracks, posing as a pinching hazard. The soap dispenser in one restroom was observed in the hand washing sink. This needs to be repaired.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

      “One classroom observed exhibited unstructured routines and unrestrained behavior. The caregiver indicated a need for additional guidance, noting the absence of an complete daily activity schedule or established lesson plan. Additionally, one classroom did not have a written daily schedule and two classrooms daily schedule did not cover the entire day.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “One infant feeding instruction form had not been updated in the past 30 days. Two other children's infant feeding instruction forms were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  4. Jun 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A large tree limb was observed on the ground on the school age playground with trash intertwined in it. The large tree limb was removed from the playground during inspection. Trash was also observed on the ground on the school age playground and pre-k playground. Trash was removed from the playground during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “This standard was reviewed on 5/6/2026 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. A piece of wooden equipment was observed on the playground with broken wood posing as a potential splinter risk. A small piece of metal equipment on the playground with metal chains. It is not anchored in the ground and is not steady as well as has rusted chains and needs to be removed. A wooden tables stretcher that connects the table legs horizontally on one side of the table has broken making the table unsteady and needs repaired or to be removed from the playground.A standing outdoor sand box has collapsed and needs to be removed. Wooden item was observed on the ground on the playground with protruding screws and is posing as a riping hazard. The latch on the gate on the fence around the a/c unit on the playground is missing and need repaired.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

  6. Apr 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Three large ant piles were observed on the playground. A piece of wooden equipment was observed on the playground with broken wood posing as a potential splinter risk.Three small holes were observed in the wall in close proximity in one classroom. A small piece of metal equipment on the playground with metal changes. It is not anchored in the ground and is not steady as well as has rusted chains and needs to be removed.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “One director and one employee who transports children did not have documentation of completion of current transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked an admission form. One child's record lacked the date of admission. Two children's immunization records were observed incomplete.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “A director's record lacked a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

  7. Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation's latest fire inspection was conducted on 12/03/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “The monthly smoke detector test information was not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

  8. Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

      “The operation is operating without a permit due to change in ownership.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      “The van and bus which the operation uses to transprot children is not equipped with electronic child safety alarms.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025

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 Footsteps & Fingerprints

FAQ

Questions about Footsteps & Fingerprints

Is Footsteps & Fingerprints licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 28, 2025.

When was Footsteps & Fingerprints last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Footsteps & Fingerprints had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Footsteps & Fingerprints care for?

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

Does Footsteps & Fingerprints accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Footsteps & Fingerprints' 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 Footsteps & Fingerprints cost?

Weekly tuition from $95 to $195, as it lists it.

What is Footsteps & Fingerprints' phone number?

(903) 583-2877.

Where is Footsteps & Fingerprints?

1210 Evans St, Bonham, TX 75418. The nearest other daycare we list is Milo and MJs Activity Center, 0.8 miles away.

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