Little Hands and Footprints 2
117 S 25th St, Temple, TX
HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy
- licensed capacity
- 53
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy
HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 10, 2026, for up to 53 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Enrichment | Creative arts, music and movement |
| Licensed capacity | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
HeARTS of Joy Creative 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 53 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1836846
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 1 visit
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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- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy
Is HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 10, 2026.
When was HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 1 visit in the last 3 years. 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 HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are HeARTS of Joy Creative 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 HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 228-0148 to ask.
What is HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy's phone number?
(254) 228-0148.
Where is HeARTS of Joy Creative Academy?
317 N 2nd St, Temple, TX 76501. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist Church, 0.3 miles away.