YMCA @ Herndon Royse City
300 Blackland Road, Fate, TX
Tender Care Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About Tender Care Day Care
Tender Care Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in Fate, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 7, 2011, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- 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 and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Care Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Rockwall County has a median price of $167 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Tender Care Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1302486
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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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See all 9 visits
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.2705(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“This standard was evaluated as part of an DFPS Investigation and found to be deficient. Prohibited Punishment occurred to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Three children did not have the required emergency information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation does not have the emergency practices done for the current year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
“The youngest infant Sawyer does not have the admission records on file as the parent did not submit it yet to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
747.1305(b) - Caregivers Annual Training-6 hours of required topics
“Neither caregiver had the training in the 6 hours on the required topics which are (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 747.3603 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to eme)rgencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 747.3221 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
“You must complete at least three of the annual training hours in management techniques.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“The assistant caregiver did not have the required 24 clock hours of training for the past year.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care Day Care
Is Tender Care Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 7, 2011.
When was Tender Care Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 7 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 Tender Care Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Tender Care Day Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tender Care Day 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 Tender Care Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 413-8825 to ask.
What is Tender Care Day Care's phone number?
(903) 413-8825.
Where is Tender Care Day Care?
Fate, TX 75132. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.