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Tender Loving Daycare

Katy, TX 77494 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2007

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About Tender Loving Daycare

Tender Loving Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 11, 2007, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 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 12 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

From the state license
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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

Monday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tender Loving Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Fort Bend County has a median price of $164 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.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Loving Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#867425
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.2309(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress

      “A crib mattress had rip that exposed the foam filing. The rip is in the middle of the mattress, making it non-waterproof and non-washable.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

      “Activity plan was observed to not be developed and followed during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

      “Documentation for five dogs in the home were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(4) - Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers

      “Telephone numbers were observed to not be posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

      “The following safety drills were not made available during the inspection: fire drills, lock-down drills, and severe weather drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Notarized Affidavit was not available for review for the primary caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      747.905(2) - Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation

      “Orientation for two household members were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Pre-Employment Affidavit Form was not available for review in the primary caregivers file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

      “Keeping children safe poster was observed to not be posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Feeding Instruction was observed to not be updated for one infant.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report

      “Most recent inspection report was observed to not be posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

      “Household member did not have an initial background check submitted.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

  3. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “Emergency evacuation plan is does not include the following: *How children under 24 months and with limited mobility will be evacuated or moved *Address of the relocation site *How children will be accounted for. *Essential Children documents”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

      “Fire extinguisher was sitting on floor in pantry located in kitchen.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2022

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 Loving Daycare

Is Tender Loving Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 11, 2007.

When was Tender Loving Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Loving Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Loving Daycare care for?

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

Does Tender Loving Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tender Loving Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Loving Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 202-4423 to ask.

What is Tender Loving Daycare's phone number?

(281) 202-4423.

Where is Tender Loving Daycare?

Katy, TX 77494. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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