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Loving Care Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2822 TOYAH AVE, Houston, TX 77039
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 590-5244
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 62 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 246202
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 7, 1996
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 246202 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 7, Medium 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from March 2, 2022 to October 9, 2026, newest first: 20 visits and 26 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 9, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 22, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 4-seater teeter totter was observed on the Toddler playground, and a two-seater teeter totter was observed on the pre-K and school-age playground.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Both playgrounds were observed with no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The rotating structure on the infant toddler playground does not have a use zone of at least 6-feet from perimeter.
746.5607(c) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 24, 2026 · Correction verified: October 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Booster seats are not being used when transporting children ages 4-6 years old.
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2026 · Correction verified: October 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was an infant swing on the toddler playground observed to be unstable.
746.4807(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The swings use zone is overlapping with a rotating structure's use zone.
September 18, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
April 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 13, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2026 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
December 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 17, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2026 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
May 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 20, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2025 · Correction verified: April 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the driver who transported a group of children to school, failed to develop proper seating arrangements for a child who is a known sleeper while being transported.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence available to support the driver who transported a group of children did not have a checklist which included the names of all children that had been transported.
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2025 · Correction verified: April 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the driver who transported a group of children, failed to ensure all of the children who loaded the vehicle were properly unloaded. Note: The driver deviated from their normal route to pick-up/drop-off another group of children, as a result, the driver was unaware a child was sleeping on the seat of the vehicle and had not been dropped off at school until the child's elementary school inquired about the child's absence.
September 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 15, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow-up inspection, a five month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer. The caregiver stated the child had been sleeping 10-15 minutes. The caregiver also stated the child had recently finished a bottle and she had to change the sheets on the infant's crib.
September 13, 2023 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 15, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four infants under 12-months old were observed with blankets in their crib. Note: Three of the infants were sleep and covered with the blanket and the 4th was being put to sleep with the blanket observed in the corner of their crib.
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A safe sleep exemption form was not available for review for a 5-month-old infant observed to be placed on their stomach while the caregiver was patting their back to put them to sleep.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2023 · Correction verified: October 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2023 · Correction verified: September 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
September 21, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 9, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2022 · Correction verified: June 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
April 26, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
March 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 24, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2022 · Correction verified: May 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained, it is determined that there is evidence to support that the the operation failed to report the incident placing a child at risk.
March 2, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: March 5, 2022 · Correction verified: March 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.