Because We Care Learning Academy
969 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX
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Honey Hive Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Little River Academy, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 14, 2025, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Honey Hive 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).
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 14 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Observed an infant sleeping in a crib that did not have a fitted sheet on the mattress. The infant was sleeping on the mattress. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the crib.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Observed an infant sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected when the bottle was removed.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
“During an investigation it was found that a classrrom was out of ratio. There were 14 children for 1 teacher and the specified age group was 18-23 months which allows 1 caregiver to have 9 children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
“During an investigation it was found that the operation had 14 children in care in one room where the youngest was 4 months old and the oldest was 5 years old. There was more then an 18 month gap between the two children.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
746.1613(a)(5) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
“All caregivers who were in the building during nap time was counted in ratio. There was not an extra person in the building.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver in one classroom stated that there were 10 children in their care, but the caregiver actually had 11 kids in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
746.2411(1) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Use and Clean According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“Observed an infant in a play yard that had a hole in the mesh lining of the play yard. This was corrected when the infant was moved to another empty play yard.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 14, 2025.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 360-0001 to ask.
(254) 360-0001.
403 N Bumblebee Dr, Little River Academy, TX 76554. The nearest other daycare we list is Temple Childrens Academy, 5.2 miles away.