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Licensed Child-Care Home · Texas

Tender Care

Address not listed, Hearne

Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · Map

4 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
12
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Apr 15, 2009

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

4High risk
16Medium-high risk
10Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
10Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-17.
  • Non-critical Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
    Inspector's note: The primary caregiver did not have training hours covering topics of emergency preparedness, preventing communicable diseases, building and premises safety, and handling hazardous material. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-17.
  • Non-critical Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
    Inspector's note: An activity plan was not available at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-17.
Oct 29, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: The primary caregiver had first aid and CPR training that expired on 9/21/25. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-02.
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-25.
Sep 24, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-22.
  • Non-critical Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Controlled Areas
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-22.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-22.
  • Critical Field Trips - Ensure Safety
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers -Know children's names and ages
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-22.
Aug 12, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-15.
  • Critical Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
    Inspector's note: The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-08.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The children's product certification form was last signed in 2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-15.
Aug 5, 2024 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Fire Extinguishers Serviced
    Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher in the home was bought in 2021 and had not been serviced since the purchase. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-05.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
    Inspector's note: Observed an assistant caregvier without 24 hours of training. The training that was oberved in the file was from 2019 and older. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-19.
  • Critical Smoke-Detection System
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a working fire extinguisher that could be reviewed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-06.
  • Critical Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: Observed the grass on the playgroung to be high. Also observed the entry way to the playground to be blocked by toys, and equipment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-09.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children out of 5 did not have a current immunization record on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-06.
Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-05.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have a CPSC form for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-05.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-05.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: One child in care has a peanut allergy and the operation did not have a food allergy plan on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-12.
Apr 10, 2023 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
    Inspector's note: While conducting an assessment it was found the operation did not update liability insurance by the annual anniversary date of 11/2/22. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-17.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.