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Temple Childrens Academy

4242 Hartrick Bluff Rd, Temple, TX 76502
licensed capacity
187
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$860
year first permitted
2025
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About Temple Childrens Academy

Temple Childrens Academy is a licensed child care center in Temple, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 13, 2025, for up to 187 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $860 to $1,100.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
187 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 7am-6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
CurriculumCircle Program through the Children's Learning Institute
Licensed capacity187 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Temple Childrens Academy lists monthly tuition from $860 to $1,100. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
0-18 months$1,100
3 years & up$860
19 months - 3 years$904
Yearly enrollment fee$50
New enrollment fee$100
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Bell County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Temple Childrens Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
187 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1808458
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 13, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “During the investigation, this minimum standard was found deficient. Information gathered through interviews and documentation determined that a caregiver lifted a child by one arm/hand, resulting in a nursemaid’s elbow injury while the child was in care. The caregiver’s actions did not demonstrate appropriate judgment in ensuring the child’s safety and well-being”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  6. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “One classroom was observed to have toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. The cleaning products were moved to another location during the the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “One child was observed to be unattended in a hallway during the inspection. The child was taken back to their classroom by the director.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025

  9. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 22, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a toddler aged child fell out of a crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when one staff member used a crib to transport toddler aged children to another classroom for non-emergency purposes.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

      “Classrooms were observed not raising children to the sink to wash hands with soap and water.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Temple Childrens Academy

Is Temple Childrens Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 13, 2025.

When was Temple Childrens Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Temple Childrens Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Temple Childrens Academy care for?

187, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Temple Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Temple Childrens Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Temple Childrens Academy cost?

Monthly tuition from $860 to $1,100, as it lists it.

What is Temple Childrens Academy's phone number?

(254) 327-4747.

Where is Temple Childrens Academy?

4242 Hartrick Bluff Rd, Temple, TX 76502. The nearest other daycare we list is Because We Care Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).