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Tender Care

Family child care home · 605 E 4TH ST, Hearne, TX 77859-2640 · License 900451

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Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (220)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form was last signed in 2023.
3 747.603(a)(3) - 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.
4 747.1801 - 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.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
Yes
3 747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid.
5 747.2901(a) - 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.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
4 747.1503(a)(3) - 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.
4 747.1303(2)(A) - 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.
5 747.1503(a)(4) - 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.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - 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.
3 747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have a CPSC form for review.
3 747.1901(c) - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
The operation did not have a working fire extinguisher that could be reviewed.
5 747.1503(a)(2) - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
3 747.209(2) - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.5107(b) - 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.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children out of 5 did not have a current immunization record on file.
4 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the home was bought in 2021 and had not been serviced since the purchase.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.3619 - 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.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for review.
4 747.2307 - 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.
Yes
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - 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.
5 747.2901(a) - 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.
3 747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.3619 - 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.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form was last signed in 2023.
3 747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have a CPSC form for review.
4 747.5107(b) - 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.
3 747.209(2) - 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.
3 747.1901(c) - 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.
5 747.1503(a)(2) - 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.
4 747.1503(a)(3) - 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.
3 747.603(a)(3) - 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.
4 747.1801 - 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.
5 747.1503(a)(4) - 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.
4 747.1303(2)(A) - 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.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
Yes
4 747.3203 - 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.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children out of 5 did not have a current immunization record on file.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for review.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
The operation did not have a working fire extinguisher that could be reviewed.
4 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the home was bought in 2021 and had not been serviced since the purchase.
4 747.2307 - 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.
Yes
4 747.3203 - 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.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form was last signed in 2023.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
Yes
3 747.209(2) - 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.
4 747.1503(a)(3) - 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.
4 747.1303(2)(A) - 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.
3 747.1901(c) - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - 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.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
The operation did not have a working fire extinguisher that could be reviewed.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
3 747.603(a)(3) - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the home was bought in 2021 and had not been serviced since the purchase.
3 747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid.
4 747.5107(b) - 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.
5 747.2901(a) - 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.
4 747.1801 - 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.
5 747.1503(a)(4) - 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.
4 747.2307 - 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.
Yes
5 747.1503(a)(2) - 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.
4 747.3619 - 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.
3 747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have a CPSC form for review.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children out of 5 did not have a current immunization record on file.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for review.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.1801 - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
3 747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website
The operation did not have a CPSC form for review.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - 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.
5 747.1503(a)(2) - 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.
4 747.3619 - 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.
3 747.209(2) - 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.
3 747.1901(c) - 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.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
Yes
5 747.2901(a) - 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.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children's product certification form was last signed in 2023.
4 747.3203 - 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.
5 747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System
The operation did not have a working fire extinguisher that could be reviewed.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children out of 5 did not have a current immunization record on file.
5 747.1503(a)(4) - 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.
3 747.603(a)(3) - 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.
4 747.3203 - 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.
4 747.5107(b) - 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.
4 747.5005(1) - 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.
4 747.1503(a)(3) - 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.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operation did not have an Emergency Preparedness Plan for review.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (67)

67 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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