HOPE Daycare

TEMPLE, TXLicensed CenterLicensed · Open

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity102
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Est. price$1,489/mo

Contact information

Address518 N GENERAL BRUCE DR TEMPLE TX- 76504 2935

CityTEMPLE, TX

CountyBELL

Phone2542285197

Operating details

Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM

DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri

Capacity102

SubsidiesY

License dateMay 6, 2021

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low1

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518 N GENERAL BRUCE DR TEMPLE TX- 76504 2935, TEMPLE, TX

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/23/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 746.220710/23/2025

    746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Observed one child under the age of 2 years old watching Mr. Rachel. This was corrected when the young child was given a different activity to do in a different area of the classroom.

    Corrected 10/23/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 746.13016/23/2025

    746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

    Observed a caregivers file that had been employed since the end of May without orientation training. I discussed orientation being needed within the frist 7 days of employment. The caregiver is no longer employeed at the operation.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 745.6356/23/2025

    745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    On camera, it was observed that a caregiver with conditions on their background check left the classroom with a child to take the child to the office. The caregiver has a condition that states that they cannot be left alone with children. The caregiver no longer works at the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

    Corrected 6/23/2025
  4. High riskStandard 745.6416/23/2025

    745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    Observed one caregiver at the operation caring for children without a cleared background check. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

    Corrected 6/23/2025
  5. High riskStandard 746.28056/19/2025

    746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    It was observed on video that a caregiver grabbed a child by their upper right arm with the child's feet off of the floor and carried the child to the office by the child's arm. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the operation and is no longer employeed by the daycare.

    Corrected 6/23/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 746.22071/3/2025

    746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Observed a computer with baby shark playing on the computer with children ages 8 months to 12 months old in the classroom. This was corrected when the laptop was removed from the classroom.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 746.430712/31/2024

    746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

    The playground only has one exit from the playground. I spoke to the person in charge regarding there needing to be two exits from the playground.

    Corrected 1/29/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 746.160512/31/2024

    746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    Observed a 17 month old infant sleeping in a room with 3 and 4 year olds. There was more than a 18 month difference between the 17 month old and the 4 year old. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the room.

    Corrected 12/31/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,489/month

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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Texas by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: TEMPLE, BELL County
  • Capacity: 102
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 5

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