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Texas records · MILAM County · ROCKDALE

Love and Learning Center of Milam County

Licensed Center in ROCKDALE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 8, 1999

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1699 HILLCREST DR, ROCKDALE, TX 76567 2600
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 8, 1999
Operation number
59804
Licensed capacity
62 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record24
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record7
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits5,118
Citations recorded34
Record coversMarch 2, 2022 – October 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High11
Medium High18
Medium5

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 29, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 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
During an investigation it was found that there was a lack of active supervision which resulted in children receiving multiple bites from other children.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 18, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
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
Observed two caregivers place two different infants on their stomachs to sleep. This was corrected when both caregivers were spoken with about always laying infants on their backs to sleep. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 20, 20266 citations recorded6 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
Observed two children being changed without the changing table being cleaned between each changed child.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual ClothsRisk level: Medium High
Observed two children have their diaper changed and their dirty diapers were taken off and disgarded and a clean diaper was placed on the child without the childrens diaper area being cleaned with a wipe.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
Observed a caregiver using gloves to change children, but the caregiver did not wash their hands after removing each set of gloves.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
Observed childrens diapers being changed but the caregiver did not have the children wash their hands after the diaper change. The caregivers were spoken to about when to wash their hands

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper ChangesRisk level: Medium High
During the investigation, it was found that caregivers were not completing all of the diaper changes for infants throughout the day.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 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 an investigation, it was observed on camera that a caregiver had cornered themselves between the changing table and the wall and was working on paperwork. During this time, a child was able to bite another child in care.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 26, 20263 citations recorded3 of 837 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment AgreementRisk level: Medium
There were two children at the operation who are not enrolled at the daycare. This was corrected when the children went home.

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

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
Observed a trashcan with food in it without a lid. I spoke with the caregiver about getting a trashcan with a lid.

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

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
Observed a slide on the playground and there was no loose fill under or around the slide.

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

InspectionNovember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
Observed an infant in a swing and a safety strap was not being used while the infant was swinging. This was corrected when the infant was strapped into the device.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High
Observed two bottles that were not labeled with a child's name. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 15, 20251 citation recorded1 of 429 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Observed 10 children ages 18-24 months with one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when a second teacher went outside.

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

InspectionNovember 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 29, 20246 citations recorded6 of 956 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not add the parents rights information in their operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Observed a wooden shelf outside that is splintered and can cause injuires to children.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
Observed a classroom that did not have the necessary items to clean the diaper changing station. The operation had been open at 6:00 am and at 10:00 am one classroom still did not have a sanitation solution to clean the changing table. The caregiver was unable to provide information on how the changing table was being cleaned this morning.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
While watching video footage of another incident, I observed a caregiver changing an infants diaper and not washing the infants hands. I spoke to the office staff regarding what had been seen.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. 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
Observed a child playing in the sink without a caregiver around to supervise. The caregiver in charge of the child did not know the child was missing. The class was outside while the child was inside the bathroom in the operation.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Observed a bottle of carpet and upolstry cleaner in an unlocked bathroom cabinet that children have access too. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 25, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee AssignmentsRisk level: High
A caregiver was placed in an assignment that did not match their skills or abilities.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and ComfortingRisk level: Medium High
It was observed in a video that an infant fell, started to cry and the caregiver did not comfort the infant.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 24, 20244 citations recorded4 of 403 standards cited at this visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The children product safety report had not been completed in the last two years. This was completed during the inspection.

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

746.3407(3) - Machine Wash LinensRisk level: Medium High
Multiple infant sheets had dirt, stains and looks of dried wet spots on the sheets. The caregivers replaced the sheets with clean ones.

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The refrigerators and freezers had dried food and crumbs on the shelves and where food was stored. The sinks and walls in the bathrooms and classrooms had food on them and were dirty. There was a sink in another room that had a metal curtain rod on the sink. This was removed. In the school age bathroom, there was not a toilet paper holder and the toilet paper was sitting on the trashcan. The toilets were also dirty with yellow stains in the toilets. There were two seats for the children in one room that were stained and had dirt build up on the chairs. There was a broken table in the bathroom of the toddler room and a metal curtain rod on the sink in another bathroom. The table was removed from the bathroom.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4409 - Location of ToiletsRisk level: Medium
In one classroom there was no toilet paper for the children to have indipendent use. I spoke to the director and caregiver about having toilet paper for the children.

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

InspectionApril 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 849 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 29, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Observed a caregiver grabbing children by the arms, yanking the children, swatting at a child, pulling a child's hair and being rough with the children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver was taken out of the room and removed from the operation.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark RoomRisk level: High
It was observed on camera that a caregiver placed a child in the bathroom as a form of disicipline. The doorway had a babygate not allowing the child to leave the bathroom.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 474 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 19, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
There was a 14 month old infant in the same room with children who are 3 years old. This was corrected when the child was taken back to the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 30, 20222 citations recorded2 of 1,115 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerRisk level: Medium High
There was a dirty diaper sitting on top of the trashcan lid. This was corrected when it was placed in a trashcan with a lid.

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

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Observed a cabinet left unlocked which had chemicals in it. The children in the classroom use the restroom and have access to the chemicals. This was corrected when the chemicals were locked.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 8, 20222 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
A 7 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. The caregiver removed the infant from the seat as licensing entered the room.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
An infant was sitting in a highchair table and was not strapped into the seat. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the seat.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 2, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active PlayRisk level: High
It was found that a caregiver places children in a crib for up to one minute for discipline. Any equipment that a child is not able to freely remove themselves from is considered a restrictive device.

Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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