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Tender Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $139
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Tender Care
Tender Care is a licensed group home daycare in Hearne, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 15, 2009, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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 | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Robertson County has a median price of $139 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 Tender Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #900451
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Three out of three children records reviewed did not have current immunization records. One out of three children records reviewed does not have a health statement. One out of three children records reviewed did not have an emergency contact listed. One out of three children records did not have school information listed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“An activity plan was not available at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A trash can lid was observed off causing trash accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the lid on the trash can.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The primary caregiver did not have training hours covering topics of emergency preparedness, preventing communicable diseases, building and premises safety, and handling hazardous material.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“The primary caregiver had five three year olds and four two-year-olds in care. This was corrected during when the primary caregiver called an assistant caregiver to come help.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
“The primary caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired on 9/21/25.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
Sep 24, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
747.1901(c) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Controlled Areas
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that the child-care home was out of ratio during a field trip, as there was a thirteen-month-old, ten two-year-olds, and a three-year-old with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
747.1503(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, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that children were left unsupervised during a field trip when a caregiver left the field trip location while the primary caregiver was in a different room and unaware of the children's ongoing activities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
747.1503(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that the primary caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for during a field trip.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
747.1503(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers -Know children's names and ages
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that the primary caregiver provided an inspector with incorrect ages of children during a field trip and did not have information with the correct ages on hand.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
747.2901(a) - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
“During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that five of the children who went on a field trip did not have completed emergency medical consent forms and the children on the field trip were not wearing any identification with the child-care home's name and phone number.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There were no recorded fire, severe weather, or lockdown drills in 2025 and no record of testing the fire safety equipment. A fire drill was completed during the inspection and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes. The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher were also checked during the insepction.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The gate leading to the playground was broken; the inside of the home was cluttered with toys, books, bins, boxes, and other various items; and there was a bottle of Lysol on a bookshelf within reach of children. During the inspection, the Lysol was moved out of the reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The children's product certification form was last signed in 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
“The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Aug 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“Observed an assistant caregvier without 24 hours of training. The training that was oberved in the file was from 2019 and older.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
“The operation did not have a working fire extinguisher that could be reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Observed the operation did not have a fire drill completed since 9/13/2023. A fire drill was completed during the inspection and everone was able to exit in 1 minute and 7 seconds.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed the grass on the playgroung to be high. Also observed the entry way to the playground to be blocked by toys, and equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children out of 5 did not have a current immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher in the home was bought in 2021 and had not been serviced since the purchase.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
“The operation did not have a CPSC form for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was cluttered (toys, clothes, boxes) observed in the classroom utilized by the children. The infant room was observed to have an obstructed pathway. The outside area was observed to have furnishings and random items piled together.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2023
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child in care has a peanut allergy and the operation did not have a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2023
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“The operation did not have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
Apr 10, 2023Visit1 rule cited
747.209(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“While conducting an assessment it was found the operation did not update liability insurance by the annual anniversary date of 11/2/22.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
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Oct 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
“Observed 3 children sitting in high chairs that were no strapped into the device. This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the high chairs.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed 2 boards missing out of the wooden fence which children could get out of. I also observed a small amount of trash to include a grill lighter on the ground in the reach of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Observed 4 children records out of 10 children. All four records were missing health statements from the doctor. I spoke to the primary caregiver about the importance of health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
Nov 17, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“During the inspection it was found that the fire extinguisher has not been serviced. The operation purchased it last November and there is no receipt to show purchase date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Care
Is Tender Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 15, 2009.
When was Tender Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tender Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tender Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 906-0258 to ask.
What is Tender Care's phone number?
(979) 906-0258.
Where is Tender Care?
Hearne, TX 77859. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.