The Color Box Child Learning Center
3230 FM 462 S, Hondo, TX
Guadalupe Melda Hoffman
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2003
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About
About Guadalupe Melda Hoffman
Guadalupe Melda Hoffman is a home daycare in Hondo, Texas. It is registered with the state (since August 21, 2003), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guadalupe Melda Hoffman has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Medina County has a median price of $154 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.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Guadalupe Melda Hoffman
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2003
- License number
- #831367
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The emergency drills were not documented at all for 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“The operation does not have a written activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation has not developed operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
747.901 - Personnel Records
“The assistant caregiver was lacking a personnel record.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
“There were no menus maintained or available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver was lacking 2.5 hours for the 2024-2025 training year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Sep 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
747.2324(1) - Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
“A 3 month old infant was laying on an adult bed instead of their assigned crib. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the infant to their assigned crib.”
Corrected during the visit
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
“1 out of 4 children's records reviewed was missing a health statement. The child had been enrolled for over 1 year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
747.3101(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
“A school age child was served sweet tea. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver. Sweet tea will no longer be served.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
“There were no menus maintained or available.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
“There was no written verification that parents had been notified of the lack of liability insurance.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2024
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“The operation has not developed an activity plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2024
Sep 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product certification form was not available for review. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the permit holder completed the form.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Guadalupe Melda Hoffman
Is Guadalupe Melda Hoffman licensed?
Yes. Guadalupe Melda Hoffman is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued August 21, 2003. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Guadalupe Melda Hoffman last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guadalupe Melda Hoffman had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Guadalupe Melda Hoffman care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Guadalupe Melda Hoffman accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Guadalupe Melda Hoffman's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Guadalupe Melda Hoffman cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 288-9520 to ask.
What is Guadalupe Melda Hoffman's phone number?
(210) 288-9520.
Where is Guadalupe Melda Hoffman?
Hondo, TX 78861. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.