Little Hands and Footprints 2
117 S 25th St, Temple, TX
HOPE Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About HOPE Daycare
HOPE Daycare is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 6, 2021, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
HOPE Daycare 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 HOPE Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1714240
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Observed one infant that did not have a current feeding instructions. The last feeding instuction was signed in January 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Observed one child under the age of 2 years old watching [name]. This was corrected when the young child was given a different activity to do in a different area of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“On camera, it was observed that a caregiver with conditions on their background check left the classroom with a child to take the child to the office. The caregiver has a condition that states that they cannot be left alone with children. The caregiver no longer works at the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Observed a caregivers file that had been employed since the end of May without orientation training. I discussed orientation being needed within the frist 7 days of employment. The caregiver is no longer employeed at the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed one caregiver at the operation caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Jun 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“It was observed on video that a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper right arm with the child's feet off of the floor and carried the child to the office by the child's arm. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the operation and is no longer employeed by the daycare.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Jan 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Observed a computer with baby shark playing on the computer with children ages 8 months to 12 months old in the classroom. This was corrected when the laptop was removed from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Observed a 17 month old infant sleeping in a room with 3 and 4 year olds. There was more than a 18 month difference between the 17 month old and the 4 year old. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2025
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“The playground only has one exit from the playground. I spoke to the person in charge regarding there needing to be two exits from the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was last completed in 2022 and is out of date.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“There were three caregivers missing education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There were cleaning supplies observed on the bottom shelves of an accessible and unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom's bathroom. This was corrected when all of the cleaning supplies were moved out of reach.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 5 earlier visits
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“During the monitoring inspection, a 2 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket on top of them.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An electrical outlet was exposed in the infant classroom. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“After a review of employee files, an employee did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2022
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“After a review of employee files, two employees did not have documentation to reflect minimum education requirements.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
Nov 29, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants enrolled in care not yet ready for table food did not have written infant feeding instructions updated every 30 days. The most recent update was April 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There was no current annual sanitation inspection report available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection report was dated October 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“After evaluating safety practices, a child enrolled in care that had been medically diagnosed with a food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the parent. The food allergy emergency plan had been signed and dated by the physician.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about HOPE Daycare
Is HOPE Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 6, 2021.
When was HOPE Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has HOPE Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 HOPE Daycare care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does HOPE Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are HOPE Daycare'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 HOPE Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 228-5197 to ask.
What is HOPE Daycare's phone number?
(254) 228-5197.
Where is HOPE Daycare?
518 N General Bruce Dr, Temple, TX 76504. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinidad Lael Bilingual Center, 0.3 miles away.