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Love Fellowship Day Care Center

Licensed Center in SILSBEE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 26, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 440 S 12TH ST, SILSBEE, TX 77656 4614
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 26, 2017
Operation number: 1640080
Licensed capacity: 60 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	6
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	2
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,028
Citations recorded	27
Record covers	March 3, 2022 – August 7, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High	12
Medium	12
Medium Low	2
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 7, 20267 citations recorded7 of 539 standards cited at this visit

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

During the inspection, it was observed that the diaper changing mattress was torn and ripped; making it absorbent.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Two caregivers are missing the total required 24 annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

During the review of children records several records evaluated were found to be missing all of the required emergency contact information and admission dates.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

During the inspection, it was observed that a child was seated in a high chair without the utilization of the required safety straps. Correction: The careegiver removed the child out of the highchair, during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High

The operation was unable to furnish a copy of its emergency preparedness plan at the time of the request.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

During the inspection 3 out of the 6 employee files were not available for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 25, 20261 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 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 15, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High

Evidence received through interviews supports that the operation was using inappropriate discipline procedures. Evidence gathered supports that children were being popped with a ruler, as well as, having their hands squeezed as a form of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 16, 20257 citations recorded7 of 759 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

The loose fill was not at the adequate depth. Grass was also observed growing through the rubber mulch. A picture was taken.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

One caregiver was lacking 21 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24-8/25. A second caregiver was lacking 24 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24/-8/25.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium

The stationary equipment on the playground had several additional toys in the use zone. This was discussed with the governing body and the pieces that do not require loose fill should be moved.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The Director was lacking 28 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A current health inspection was not available.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025.

746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Low

Two personnel files were lacking a notarized affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

Three personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 24, 20246 citations recorded6 of 487 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. Both caregivers were caring for children this age.

Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Two children's records were lacking current immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High

The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has this age children in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2024.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium

The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.

Correction verified by the state on October 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A current health inspection report was not available.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2024.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Two children's records were lacking the address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 3, 20233 citations recorded3 of 778 standards cited at this visit

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The Director was lacking 30 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Two caregivers were lacking 12 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

One caregiver was lacking current training in pediatric first aid and CPR.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 10, 20221 citation recorded1 of 462 standards cited at this visit

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High

The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has infants in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentMarch 3, 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 4, 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.