Vanessa Smith
Bryan, TX 77803 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hope's Tender Loving Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 18
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2023
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Hope's Tender Loving Child Care
Hope's Tender Loving Child Care is a licensed child care center in Bryan, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 11, 2023, for up to 18 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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
- 18 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 | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hope's Tender Loving Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazos 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$154
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$145
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$141
Home daycare$132
School age
Center$134
Home daycare$126
State record
Inspection reports for Hope's Tender Loving Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1760810
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 9 visits
- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Two children in care were missing health statements, one child in care was missing an Emergency Action Plan. Two caregivers were missing their high school diploma/GED. Two caregivers were missing a copy of their ID/Driver's License. The annual CPSC was not available for review. The operation did not have the annual fire inspection/sanitation inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“The operation was missing policies and procedures for suspension and expulsion, hearing/vision screening, applying insect repellent/sunscreen, parental communication with director, parent participation, breastfeeding, health checks for the children in care, employee vaccination policy, procedures for inclusive services to children with special needs, and gang free zone.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
- Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
“While reviewing the parent handbook there was no duration for indoor and outdoor activities available.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“While revieweing staff files there was no employee orientation available for viewing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“While reviewing children's records there was not a signed copy by the parent stating they recieved a copy of the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023
Feb 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“While doing a following up walk through there was a slide present in the outdoor play area with no surfacing underneath.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“While reviewing staff records there was one staff record with a blank notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
Jan 20, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
“While doing a walk through in the outdoor play area there was fencing with one exit.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“While walking the outdoor play area the grass was not properly maintained and there was a large dip in the ground that presents a tripping hazard. While walking through the restrooms there was a bottle of bleach water on the lower shelf of the diaper changing table.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“While doing a walk through there was no emergency evacuation plan available for viewing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“While doing a walk through there was no activity plan posted in the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“While reviewing records one staff file was found to not have the required documents for review and the other staff file was not available for viewing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“While doing a walk through the classroom that will be used for children in care was found to not have a smoke detector installed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“While observing the first aid kit it was found there was no thermometer and tweezers available.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2023
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Hope's Tender Loving Child Care
BCS New Horizons Learning Center
3755 Old Reliance Rd, Bryan, TX
4.4· 13 reviews
AlphaBEST @ Sadberry-Bryan
3208 Wilkes St, Bryan, TX
AlphaBEST @ Bonham-Bryan
3100 Wilkes St, Bryan, TX
Texas Elite Learning Center
2750 Osborn Ln, Bryan, TX
5.0· 3 reviews
AlphaBEST @ Mitchell-Bryan
2500 Austins Colony Pkwy, Bryan, TX
Big Top Learning Center
908 Dansby Ln, Bryan, TX
AlphaBEST @ Rayburn-Bryan
1048 N Earl Rudder Fwy, Bryan, TX
Bryan Child Development Center
801 West Martin Luther King Jr, Bryan, TX
5.0· 1 review
FAQ
Questions about Hope's Tender Loving Child Care
Is Hope's Tender Loving Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 11, 2023.
When was Hope's Tender Loving Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hope's Tender Loving Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 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 Tender Loving Child Care care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hope's Tender Loving Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hope's Tender Loving Child Care'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 Tender Loving Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 571-2707 to ask.
What is Hope's Tender Loving Child Care's phone number?
(979) 571-2707.
Where is Hope's Tender Loving Child Care?
4806 E State Hwy 21, Bryan, TX 77808. The nearest other daycare we list is BCS New Horizons Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.