Hope Daycare
518 N GENERAL BRUCE DR, Temple, TX 76504 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Demetrius Beachum
- Phone
- (254) 228-5197
- Regulated since
- May 6, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1365809 · number 1714240
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed one infant that did not have a current feeding instructions. The last feeding instuction was signed in January 2026.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Other
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Other
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-03.
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Other
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Dec 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-02-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies did not include infant safe sleep.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last completed in 2022 and is out of date.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Staff background & training
There were three caregivers missing education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the monitoring inspection, a 2 month old was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket on top of them.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed to be torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Records & paperwork
After a review of employee files, two employees did not have documentation to reflect minimum education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Records & paperwork
After a review of employee files, an employee did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-03.
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Other
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
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.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Records & paperwork
There was no current annual sanitation inspection report available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection report was dated October 2020.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-01. Correction verified 2021-11-29.
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Food & allergies
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