HOPE Daycare

Licensed Center in TEMPLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 6, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 518 N GENERAL BRUCE DR, TEMPLE, TX 76504 2935
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 6, 2021
Operation number: 1714240
Licensed capacity: 102 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,268
Citations recorded	21
Record covers	November 29, 2021 – August 18, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	6
Medium	7
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 18, 20261 citation recorded1 of 453 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Observed one infant that did not have a current feeding instructions. The last feeding instuction was signed in January 2026.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 811 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 23, 20253 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

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 the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

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 the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 31, 20242 citations recorded2 of 547 standards cited at this visit

746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits RequiredRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on February 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 13, 20244 citations recorded4 of 693 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The fire inspection was last completed in 2022 and is out of date.

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High

The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

There were three caregivers missing education qualifications.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

There were cleaning supplies observed on the bottom shelves of an accessible and unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom's bathroom. This was corrected when all of the cleaning supplies were moved out of reach.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 20232 citations recorded2 of 562 standards cited at this visit

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High

During the monitoring inspection, a 2 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket on top of them.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 20, 20223 citations recorded3 of 642 standards cited at this visit

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

After a review of employee files, an employee did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2022.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

An electrical outlet was exposed in the infant classroom. A safety cover was immediately placed over the electrical outlet when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

After a review of employee files, two employees did not have documentation to reflect minimum education requirements.

Correction verified by the state on May 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 29, 20213 citations recorded3 of 544 standards cited at this visit

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Two infants enrolled in care not yet ready for table food did not have written infant feeding instructions updated every 30 days. The most recent update was April 2021.

Correction verified by the state on November 30, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

After evaluating safety practices, a child enrolled in care that had been medically diagnosed with a food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the parent. The food allergy emergency plan had been signed and dated by the physician.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

There was no current annual sanitation inspection report available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection report was dated October 2020.

Correction verified by the state on November 29, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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