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HOPE Daycare

518 N General Bruce Dr, Temple, TX 76504 · Bell County
Accepts child care subsidies

HOPE Daycare is a licensed child care center in Temple, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (4 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #28 of 30 centers in Temple and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #28 of 30 centers in Temple
7High risk
6Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 14 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding4
Building & playground safety4
Staff ratios3
Records & paperwork3
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Training & qualifications1
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 18, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Observed one infant that did not have a current feeding instructions. The last feeding instuction was signed in January 2026.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2026
MediumOct 23, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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 Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighJun 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
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 during the visit
HighJun 23, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
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 Jul 1, 2025
HighJun 23, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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 Jul 1, 2025
HighJun 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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 Jul 1, 2025
MediumJan 3, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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 during the visit
MediumDec 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required §746.4307
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 Feb 4, 2025
Medium HighDec 31, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
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 Jan 3, 2025
MediumMar 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
There were three caregivers missing education qualifications.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
HighMar 13, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
HighMar 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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 during the visit
HighMar 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was last completed in 2022 and is out of date.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
HighApr 27, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
During the monitoring inspection, a 2 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket on top of them.
Correction verified May 4, 2023
Medium HighApr 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn.
Correction verified May 4, 2023
Medium LowMay 20, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
After a review of employee files, an employee did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2022
MediumMay 20, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
After a review of employee files, two employees did not have documentation to reflect minimum education requirements.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
Medium HighMay 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
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 during the visit
MediumNov 29, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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 Nov 30, 2021
Medium HighNov 29, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
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 Nov 29, 2021
Medium HighNov 29, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was no current annual sanitation inspection report available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection report was dated October 2020.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 6, 2021
DirectorDemetrius Beachum
Phone2542285197
State operation #1714240

Common questions

Does HOPE Daycare take infants?

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

What are HOPE Daycare’s hours?

7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does HOPE Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does HOPE Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask HOPE Daycare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Temple, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.80 a day for toddlers and $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has HOPE Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 23, 2025: “AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does HOPE Daycare compare with other daycares in Temple?

It is tied for #28 of 30 centers in Temple by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was HOPE Daycare last inspected?

Aug 18, 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 1714240 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.