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Tender Care Day Care

4 critical, 20 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 3, 2026.

105 Norma Gene, Fate, TX 75132 · (903) 413-8825

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings4 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 4 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 3, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2011Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1302486 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jun 4, 2026 to Jul 21, 20268 inspections
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- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
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Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as part of an DFPS Investigation and found to be deficient. Prohibited Punishment occurred to children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(1).
Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as part of an DFPS Investigation and found to be deficient. Prohibited Punishment occurred to children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(1).
Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as part of an DFPS Investigation and found to be deficient. Prohibited Punishment occurred to children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(1).
Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  This standard was evaluated as part of an DFPS Investigation and found to be deficient. Prohibited Punishment occurred to children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2705(1).
2025
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three children did not have the required emergency information.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three children did not have the required emergency information.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three children did not have the required emergency information.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
Sep 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three children did not have the required emergency information.
  Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
2024
Jun 14, 2024 to Oct 30, 20248 inspections
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2023
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  The youngest infant Sawyer does not have the admission records on file as the parent did not submit it yet to the operation.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation does not have the emergency practices done for the current year.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  The youngest infant Sawyer does not have the admission records on file as the parent did not submit it yet to the operation.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation does not have the emergency practices done for the current year.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  The youngest infant Sawyer does not have the admission records on file as the parent did not submit it yet to the operation.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation does not have the emergency practices done for the current year.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
Nov 7, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Both the primary caregiver and the assistant caregiver does not have the current training.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  The youngest infant Sawyer does not have the admission records on file as the parent did not submit it yet to the operation.
  Corrected Nov 21, 2023, verified Nov 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation does not have the emergency practices done for the current year.
  Corrected Nov 30, 2023, verified Nov 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 8, 2022 to Dec 8, 20224 inspections
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2021
Dec 14, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Annual Training-6 hours of required topics
  Neither caregiver had the training in the 6 hours on the required topics which are (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 747.3603 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to eme)rgencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 747.3221 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 747.1305(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  The assistant caregiver did not have the required 24 clock hours of training for the past year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  You must complete at least three of the annual training hours in management techniques.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).
Dec 14, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Annual Training-6 hours of required topics
  Neither caregiver had the training in the 6 hours on the required topics which are (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 747.3603 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to eme)rgencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 747.3221 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 747.1305(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  The assistant caregiver did not have the required 24 clock hours of training for the past year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  You must complete at least three of the annual training hours in management techniques.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).
Dec 14, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Annual Training-6 hours of required topics
  Neither caregiver had the training in the 6 hours on the required topics which are (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 747.3603 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to eme)rgencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 747.3221 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 747.1305(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  The assistant caregiver did not have the required 24 clock hours of training for the past year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  You must complete at least three of the annual training hours in management techniques.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).
Dec 14, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Annual Training-6 hours of required topics
  Neither caregiver had the training in the 6 hours on the required topics which are (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 747.3603 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to eme)rgencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 747.3221 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 28, 2022. Standard 747.1305(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  The assistant caregiver did not have the required 24 clock hours of training for the past year.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 25, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience
  You must complete at least three of the annual training hours in management techniques.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2022, verified Jan 31, 2022. Standard 747.1309(e)(2).

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