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Harker Heights, TX 76548 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tawanna Hicks
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $121
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About Tawanna Hicks
Tawanna Hicks is a licensed group home daycare in Harker Heights, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 6, 2022, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tawanna Hicks has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bell County has a median price of $121 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 Tawanna Hicks
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1734302
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jun 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies were missing the promotion of outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“After reviewing 5 child files, 3 children were missing health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies were missing parent rights.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the primary caregiver had not completed any of their required 30 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
- Jul 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“There were 10 children observed in the home. One infant 4 months old, 8 children under three years old and 1 four year old.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2022
Show 3 earlier visits
Mar 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“There was not a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher in the home. An extinguisher will be purchased and mounted in the home before children are in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
HRC42.052(d) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Registered
“During the investigation inspection it was found that the operation was caring for 11 unrelated children in the home without a permit.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tawanna Hicks
Is Tawanna Hicks licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 6, 2022.
When was Tawanna Hicks last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tawanna Hicks had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tawanna Hicks care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tawanna Hicks accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tawanna Hicks' 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 Tawanna Hicks cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 462-5152 to ask.
What is Tawanna Hicks' phone number?
(254) 462-5152.
Where is Tawanna Hicks?
Harker Heights, TX 76548. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.