Licensed home · Hearne, TX
Tender Care
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
- Capacity 12
- Accepts child care assistance
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 2 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Up to 12 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
605 E 4th St, Hearne, TX 77859 · Robertson County · 3 licensed daycares in 77859
Capacity rank 3 of 3 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 900451
- Permit type
- Licensed home
- Licensed since
- April 2009
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent Jul 2, 2026. 9 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
Jul 2, 2026Inspection4 standards cited
- 747.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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 Jul 2, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.2102(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
An activity plan was not available at the operation.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Jul 17, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 747.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.1303(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Oct 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1801Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1303(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 24, 2025Self-reported incident5 standards cited
- 747.1503(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1503(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Oct 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1503(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
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.
Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1901(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Oct 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1503(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jul 28, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 747.3803(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5005(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3935(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form was last signed in 2023.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Aug 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3803(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Aug 5, 2024Inspection6 standards cited
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Aug 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5107(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the home was bought in 2021 and had not been serviced since the purchase.
Corrected Aug 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children out of 5 did not have a current immunization record on file.
Corrected Sep 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1303(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Aug 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5005(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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 Aug 5, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.5111Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke-Detection System
The operation did not have a working fire extinguisher that could be reviewed.
Corrected Aug 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 28, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
- 747.3619Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Oct 12, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3935(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have a CPSC form for review.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for review.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Oct 5, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3619Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 10, 2023Assessment1 standard cited
- 747.209(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Apr 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.209(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 20, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Oct 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2307Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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 Oct 20, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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.
Corrected Nov 3, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 17, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
- 747.5107(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected Nov 19, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5107(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
30 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Jul 2, 2026. All 30 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High413%
- Medium High1653%
- Medium1033%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 30 findings, 27 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 2, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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