Loving Care Learning Center

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 7, 1996

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 2822 TOYAH AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77039 2241
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 7, 1996
Operation number: 246202
Licensed capacity: 62 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,621
Citations recorded	26
Record covers	March 2, 2022 – October 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	11
Medium High	10
Medium	4
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 22, 20267 citations recorded7 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)Risk level: Medium High

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 InstructionsRisk level: Medium High

Booster seats are not being used when transporting children ages 4-6 years old.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2026.

746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy SwingsRisk level: Medium High

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.

746.4807(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No OverlapRisk level: Medium High

The swings use zone is overlapping with a rotating structure's use zone.

746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely AnchoredRisk level: High

There was an infant swing on the toddler playground observed to be unstable.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers SafeRisk level: Medium High

An Un-Hinged Lid Storage was observed outside accessible to the children.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2026.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

Both playgrounds were observed with no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

ReportSeptember 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 17 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 57 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 13, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium

Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 11 standards cited at this visit

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium

Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 965 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportFebruary 20, 20253 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 356 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 15, 20231 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit

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 possibleRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023.

InspectionSeptember 13, 202310 citations recorded10 of 892 standards cited at this visit

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 possibleRisk level: High

A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or MatRisk level: High

One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium

Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

Documentation was not available for review to support a caregiver's high school graduation from outside of the United States. Out of the five records for staff evaluated during the inspection, one did not complete their required training by 05/20/2023 (missing 14 clock hours); three newly hired caregivers w/o previous experience, did not completed 8 hours of training before being in the classroom. Hire dates 08/14/2023, 08/21/2023 and 08/23/2023; one caregiver who supervises children under 24 months did not have verification they completed Sids/Shaken Baby and Brain Development Training. The director had completed 30 clock hours of their annual training on/before 07/29/2023.

Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023.

746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsRisk level: Medium High

A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 283 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 9, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2022.

ReportApril 26, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 24, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentMarch 2, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.