Mechelle Little
Van, TX 75790 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hope's Little Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Hope's Little Preschool
Hope's Little Preschool is a licensed child care center in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 30, 2013, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hope's Little Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Van Zandt County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$118
Home daycare$110
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$104
State record
Inspection reports for Hope's Little Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1515023
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation giving direct care to children before receiving notice from CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. Operation staff heard a caregiver yelling at an infant on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“At the investigation inspection, a 5 week old infant had a sleep sack in the crib covering the legs and was being used as a blanket. The caregiver removed the sleep sack from the crib at the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2022
- Dec 13, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined the children are given screen time in the morning and afternoon that exceeds the 1-hour time limit per day allowed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2022
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 out 5 children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record included in the child's file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not self report to Child Care Regulation when two staff tested positive for Covid in July of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“At the inspection, the infant playground is needing to be mowed. The grass is growing above the edges of the play equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“At the inspection, the emergency practice form was reviewed to not have been updated since March 30, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
Nov 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“3 out of 3 employee training records were not available at the time of the inspection. The director and two staff training records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
Nov 3, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“At the inspection, the operational policy did not include the information regarding indoor/outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“At the inspection, the blue surface material was showing at the slide exits and the loose-fill did not measure 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“3 out of 3 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“At the inspection, 19 school age children were placed in the Pre-k building with the Pre-K class when they arrived from public school and placed the building out of capacity by 5 children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“At the inspection, two teeter totters were positioned 3-4 feet from the tether ball pole.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“3 out of 3 employee training records were not available at the time of the inspection. The director and two staff training records were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“The screen time used by the operation today was 1 hour and 40 minutes combining the AM and the PM times together.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Hope's Little Preschool
Is Hope's Little Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 30, 2013.
When was Hope's Little Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hope's Little Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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's Little Preschool care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hope's Little Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hope's Little Preschool'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 Hope's Little Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 963-5604 to ask.
What is Hope's Little Preschool's phone number?
(903) 963-5604.
Where is Hope's Little Preschool?
1802 FM 314, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754. The nearest other daycare we list is Van Learning Center, 3.2 miles away.