Barnyard Babes Daycare
Temple, TX 76504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Little Hands and Footprints 2 is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 8, 2024, for up to 33 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Hands and Footprints 2 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
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 19 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 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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746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“During an inspection I observed a baby sleeping in a bassinet type bed on top of a baby lounger pillow, wearing a bib and having a pacifier string/clip attached to the baby's clothes. The pillow was removed along with the bib and picifier clip. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Observed an infant that did not have written feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“There were two children files who were missing health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Observed 6 children files and 3 were missing immunization record or needed an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Observed a slide on the playground that did not have any loose fill. This was corrected when the slide was taken off the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“The operation did not have individual places to put their belongings. The operation did purchase hooks to hang the childrens items.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed piles of equipment on the playground that could fall on the children. There were chairs and other equipment stacked up.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Observed a caregiver with children in care go to the kitchen to make breakfast, leaving the children without a caregiver in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“Observed 2 pack and plays with loose fitting sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“The operation did not have the food allergy form for a child in care who had food allergies. The operation did have a list of food allergies for the child but did not have a signed allergy form from a health care professional letting the operation know what steps to take if the child was to have an allergic reaction. This has been corrected as the child no longer attends the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“The operation provided food to a child who was allergic to the food that was provided. The child no longer attends the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Observeed two caregivers in a classroom with 7 children, one caregiver was asleep on the floor and the other was on their phone. This was corrected when the caregiver woke up and the other got off of their phone.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Observed training records, two caregivers were missing the following trainings, Caregiver 1- Child growth and Development, Discipline and Guidance, Age appropriate corriculumm, Teacher child interaction, Emergency preparedness, Communicable, Administering medication, Food allergies, physical building premisis safety, hazardous. Caregiver 2 Teacher interactions, emergency preparedness, communiccable disease, adminstering medication, food allergies, physical and building premises safety and hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Observed two caregivers on one playground with 2 children on their phones. The other 6 children were on a different playground. This was corrected when the phones were put away and the caregivers put all children in one playground.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Observed two caregivers files without proof of education.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Observed one caregiver that did not have a pre employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“No one at the operation had a current first aid or CPR. Their training had expired in 9/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Observed a caregvier rinsing cups in the handwashing sink. I spoke to the director regarding not rinsing the cups in the same sink that she washes hands in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“Observed a television sitting on a shelf, I spoke to the caregiver about having the television mounted to the wall. The television was removed from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Observed a 5 month old infant sleeping in a restrictive device (bouncy seat). This was corrected when the caregiver placed the infant in the pack and play.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During the monitoring inspection, the play yards were observed and did not have a tight fitted sheet on them.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was observed alone in the room with 16 children with the specified age of 2 years old. The ratio for the specified age range of 2 years old is 11. A caregiver was observed alone in a room with 6 infants ages 0-11 months when the 2nd caregiver left the room to answer the door.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“During the inspection, the diaper changing mat was observed with food particles on it.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the follow up inspection, broken toys were observed on the playground area where the children had previously been playing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two of the caregivers did not have orientation training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“An infant was observed swaddled in a blanket while being held by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“While reviewing records, two of the five children files did not contain a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“5 of the caregivers did not have active CPR or first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During the inspection, trash was observed on the playground area.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the inspection, the infants were observed in a room without a caregiver present.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infants were over ratio by one infant. There were five infants ages 4 months to 8 months old present and one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During the follow up inspection, a 13 month old was combined in a room with children who were 4 years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“During the follow up inspection, there was only one caregiver observed in the building as the children were napping.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the monitoring inspection, an infant was observed in a room napping without an adult being physically present in the room.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One of the children's records reviewed did not contain immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that fire drills were not being conducted monthly.”
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During the investigation inspection there was only one caregiver in the building during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the monitoring investigation there was an infant combined in ratio with older children during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playground areas, yard equipment was observed that included a rake, a shovel, and broom. All items were removed from the playground area when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playground areas, piles and bags of leaves were observed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“During a walk-through of one of the outdoor playgrounds, garbage was observed to be accessible to children. The garbage was removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 2024.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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.
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
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 (314) 574-3083 to ask.
(314) 574-3083.
117 S 25th St, Temple, TX 76504. The nearest other daycare we list is Immanuel Baptist CDC, 0.1 miles away.