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Community Of Hope CDC

4301 Miller Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76119 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

Community Of Hope CDC is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 64 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (6 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #193 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #193 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
6High risk
11Medium High risk
5Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 15 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety6
Training & qualifications4
Health & medication4
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork3
Food & feeding2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 3, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report §746.801(13)
Most recent gas inspection was not available for review at time of inspection. Operation reported gas leak test was conducted March 2026.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
Medium HighJun 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Three caregivers who transport children did not have current transportation training available for review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
Medium HighJun 3, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Child with diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan signed by doctor available for review at time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
Medium HighAug 8, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days §746.311(a)
The operation failed to notify parents within five days of a safe sleep violation.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
HighJul 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
The emergency medical authorization section on one child's admission form was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2024
Medium HighJul 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One caregiver did not have current CPR/Frist Aid training.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2024
HighJul 30, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Durng inspection of a toddler/two year old classroom there were five chldren observed sleeping and there was no caregiver physically present in the clasroom.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2024
Medium HighMar 13, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
During the inspection a infant was observed alseep in the crib with a bottle in the crib. There was also another bottle in an empty crib.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
Medium HighMar 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
During the inspection there was a caregiver in the infant room who did not have current SIDS training.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2024
MediumMay 23, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
RECITE-Four children's immunization records were not available at time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2023
HighMay 23, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
RECITE- During follow up inspection an infant was observed in his crib with a bib and pacifier clipped to his onesie.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2023
Medium HighMay 10, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Three out of six staff records reviewed did not have current SIDS training at time of inspection.
Correction verified May 16, 2023
MediumMay 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Four out of six children records reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file at time of inspection.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
Medium HighMay 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed with a bottle in their crib.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
HighMay 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant was observed with a stuffed Minnie Mouse toy in their crib and had a beaded pacifier clip to their onesie.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
Medium LowMay 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Three out of the six staff records evaluated did not have an affidavit on file at time of inspection.
Correction verified May 16, 2023
MediumMay 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding instructions had not been updated since January 2023.
Correction verified May 16, 2023
Medium LowJun 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The operation did not have a posted list of employees. The vioalation was corrected at inspection. The director posted a list.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a current annual Consumer Products Safety Commission affidavit. During the inspection a recalled Fisher-Prise, Rock n Play Sleep were was observed in the classroom. The sleeper was recalled by the CPSC in 2021. A photograph of the sleeper was taken during the inspection. The violation was corrected by removing he sleeper from the infant room and thrown away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation has not conducted a lock-down drill since August 2021. The violation was corrected during the inspection. The director had children to conduct a lock-down drill.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water §746.5013(a)(3)
A blue and white blow pool was observed on the playground. The pool current did not have air but had not been disinfected or properly stored. A photograph was taken during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 29, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A seven month old was observed sleeping in a restricted device. The caregiver stated the child had been a sleep approximately five minutes. The violation was corrected at inspection. The caregiver removed the infant from the device and placed the infant in a crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified §746.613(c)(1)
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2022
Medium HighJun 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The operation has conducted any severe weather drills since August 2021. The violation was corrected at the time of inspection. The director conducted a drill with the children.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity64 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 5, 1986
DirectorSondra Lawton
Phone8175348246
State operation #152061

Common questions

Does Community Of Hope CDC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Community Of Hope CDC’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Community Of Hope CDC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Community Of Hope CDC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Community Of Hope CDC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Community Of Hope CDC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 30, 2024: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Community Of Hope CDC compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #193 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Community Of Hope CDC last inspected?

Jun 3, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 152061 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.