Sunshine Patch Daycare Center
460 12th St, Hawley, TX
Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $113
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den
Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den is a licensed group home daycare in Hawley, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 7, 2020, 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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12 yr
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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 |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Jones County has a median price of $113 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$114
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$102
State record
Inspection reports for Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1714531
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver was lacking annual training in required topics.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“The primary caregiver's training file was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“The assistant caregiver was lacking the required amount of training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2022
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor play area had a hole in the ground near the perimeter of the fence causing a possible entrapment hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2022
Nov 4, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver that has not been background checked through the operation was observed caring for children in the home. This was brought into compliance by having the caregiver leave the home immediately. The operation has 2 business days to submit the background check.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2021
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“Upon review of training records it was observed that the primary caregiver was lacking annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The outdoor play area was observed to have broken pieces of wood with protruding sharp nails on top of a wooden play structure. A water hose was also observed unrolled laying in the grass. This was corrected at the inspection by removing the water hose and removing the broken pieces of wood. In the main hallway of the home, a large vent was not properly secured to the wall allowing access to an opening leading under the house.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den
Is Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 7, 2020.
When was Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den'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 Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (325) 665-6990 to ask.
What is Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den's phone number?
(325) 665-6990.
Where is Vicki Bristow DBA Bearkitten Den?
Hawley, TX 79525. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.