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Texas records · LAVACA County · YOAKUM

MeMe's and Meia's Loves

Licensed Center in YOAKUM, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 9, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
706 LAVACA ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995 4214
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 9, 2024
Operation number
1763616
Licensed capacity
21 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 record30
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits5,906
Citations recorded64
Record coversJanuary 17, 2023 – September 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High16
Medium High27
Medium21

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
RECITE During the inspection the Infant/Toddler room contained children aged 1 month to seven years old. This is greater than the 18 month difference allowed. Note: This was corrected when the 7 year old was moved to another classroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 31, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
RECITE During the inspection the Infant/Toddler room contained children aged 1 month to 20 months old. This is greater than the 18 month difference allowed. Note: This was corrected when the 20 month old was moved to another classroom.

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

InspectionAugust 25, 20262 citations recorded2 of 172 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection the Infant/Toddler room contained children aged 1 month to 2 years old. This is greater than the 18 month difference allowed.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
During the inspection, a child left the Two/Three year old classroom and the caregiver had to leave to get him from the school age classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJuly 7, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.247 - Franchise Tax DelinquentRisk level: High
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 275 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 346 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 20263 citations recorded3 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
When asking a caregiver how many children were present, the caregiver did not know and had to count how many children were present.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium
The toddler room did not have the activity plan posted.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
The operation has been recited for the same two deficiencies more than once: 746.2209- posting the activity plan and 746.1205(a)(2)- Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for. The operation was cited 3 times for not posting the activity plan. The operation was cited 2 times for caregivers not knowing how many children they are responsible for. The director is failing to maintain the operation within the compliance of the minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 13, 20265 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
When asking a caregiver how many children were present, the caregiver responded 12 children. There were 13 children present.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium
The Pre K and toddler room did not have the activity plan posted.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not document that the smoke detector, carbon monoxide, and fire extinguishers were checked for the month of January.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium
One caregiver did not have a copy of photo identification.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Two infants ages 13m and 17 months old were mixed with a 4 year old child.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 3, 20269 citations recorded9 of 475 standards cited at this visit
746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium
The Prek and toddler room did not have the activity plan posted.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
A child was observed running in another classroom alone.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium
One caregiver did not have a copy of photo identification.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The director did not have the required 30 hours of training for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not document that the smoke detector, carbon monoxide, and fire extinguishers were checked for the month of January.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
Three caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers did not have CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers did not have first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Two infants ages 13m and 17 months old were mixed with a 4 year old child.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 9, 20256 citations recorded6 of 101 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The infant caregiver had 5 children in care. The specified age of the group was 0m-11m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
The operation placed a child in highchair for 2 hours so the child could not run around.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High
The operation permit capacity is 21 children. The operation had 22 children present during the inspection. Noted: The operation corrected this when a child was sent home.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
The operation allowed a person to have access to children without an active background check.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
The operation placed a child in a highchair and the child was not strapped in.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
Four out of eight nap mats were not labeled with the childs name or a number.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 10 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 19, 202511 citations recorded11 of 699 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
One infant did not have a feeding schedule.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with ToiletingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children that used the restroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing an infant.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not serve infants that are on table food milk with their breakfast.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
When arriving at the operation the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency careRisk level: Medium
The first aid guide was not in the first aid kit.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
A high chair that is utilized by children had mac n cheese stuck on the high chair table.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High
An infant was observed twice in a restrictive device longer than 15 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have a current menu posted.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Training cups and bottles were not labeled in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 5, 20258 citations recorded8 of 580 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training hours.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High
The operation only completed two sheltering and severe weather drills for the year of 2024.

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

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High
One out four children files lacked current immunization.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
Two out of three caregiver lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High
The operation did not have a complete set of operational policies complete.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
One out of four caregivers lacked current CPR/FA training.

Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection the operation had 14 children in care in the same room. The youngest child in the classroom was 8 months old and the oldest child was 34 months old. The age difference between the two children was 26 months.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not complete the required 4 lock down drills for the year of 2024.

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

InspectionAugust 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 20, 20246 citations recorded6 of 699 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
A child was observed in the back room alone.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Three infant feeding schedules were not updated every thirty days.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe MannerRisk level: Medium High
Infants were observed drinking bottles on the floor.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium
The menu was posted and not filled out for the day.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. 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
One infant did not have written feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The carpet in the front room was not clean.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 20231 citation recorded1 of 456 standards cited at this visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have personnel files available for review.

Correction verified by the state on December 21, 2023.

InspectionNovember 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 303 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
The daily menu was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection.

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

InspectionOctober 4, 20232 citations recorded2 of 497 standards cited at this visit
746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium
No activity plans were posted.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. 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
There were no infant feeding schedules for review.

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 31, 20235 citations recorded5 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The operation lacked an emergency preparedness plan.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.403(a) - Posting Requirements - Prominent & PublicRisk level: Medium
The operaiton did not have the requiered posting. The operation lacked these postings: Keeping children safe poster,emergency evacuation and relocation diagram,The activity plan for each group of children in the child-care center, The daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child-care center, The Licensing Parent Notification Poster, emergency telephone numbers, A list entitled Current Employees. , .

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

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
The director did not have CPR or First Aid.

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

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium
The operation was lacking the required 30 operational policies.

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

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
The operation lacked a full fence for the outdoor activity space.

Correction verified by the state on August 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 17, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not LicensedRisk level: High
The provider is caring for 7 or more children, meeting the definition of a licensed facility requiring a Licensed Child Care Home/Licensed Child Care Center permit.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigationRisk level: High
Provider violated the Signed Safety Plan signed on 01/27/23 which stated she agreed to cease operating and continued to care for children. On February 7, 2023 an Inspection was conducted and there were 18 children in care.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.