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Tender Learning Center

1515 W Frank St, Grand Saline, TX 751403.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024
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About

About Tender Learning Center

Tender Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Grand Saline, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 25, 2024, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Van Zandt County has a median price of $124 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.
Van Zandt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Tender Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1792330
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 13 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “While doing a walk through, 1 infant was observed sleeping in a boppy inside the crib. This was corrected when the staff removed the infant from the boppy.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

  4. Oct 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “At the inspection, the mulch did not measure 6 inches deep and plastic was exposed from under the mulch, creating a trip hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

  10. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Tender Learning Center

Is Tender Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 25, 2024.

When was Tender Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Learning Center care for?

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

Does Tender Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Tender Learning Center'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 Tender Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 962-5988 to ask.

What is Tender Learning Center's phone number?

(903) 962-5988.

Where is Tender Learning Center?

1515 W Frank St, Grand Saline, TX 75140. The nearest other daycare we list is Whistle Stop Learning Center, 8.1 miles away.

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