Loving Care Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77039
Street address: 2822 Toyah Ave
Phone: (281) 590-5244
Capacity: 62
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 7, 1996
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 12 cited deficiencies dated February 20, 2025 to September 22, 2026 (3 High, 7 Medium High, 2 Medium risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 12 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored (746.4601(5))
Cited September 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: September 23, 2026; correction verified October 9, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An infant swing on the toddler playground was observed to be unstable.
High risk · Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children (746.5617(a)(1))
Cited February 20, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 17, 2025; correction verified March 14, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The driver transporting a group of children did not have a checklist with the names of all children transported.
High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for (746.1205(a)(1))
Cited February 20, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 31, 2025; correction verified April 10, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The driver changed the usual route to pick up or drop off another group of children. The driver was unaware that a child remained asleep on a vehicle seat and had not been dropped off until the child's elementary school asked about the absence.
Medium High risk · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing (746.4901(a))
Cited September 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: November 9, 2026).
What the record describes: Both playgrounds had no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
Medium High risk · Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions (746.5607(c))
Cited September 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: September 24, 2026; correction verified October 9, 2026).
What the record describes: Booster seats were not being used when transporting children ages 4–6.
Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) (746.4813(a))
Cited September 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: November 9, 2026).
What the record describes: The rotating structure on the infant and toddler playground did not have a use zone extending at least 6 feet from its perimeter.
Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap (746.4807(b))
Cited September 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: November 9, 2026).
What the record describes: The swings' use zone overlapped with a rotating structure's use zone.
Medium High risk · Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings (746.4603(5))
Cited September 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: November 9, 2026).
What the record describes: A 4-seat teeter-totter was observed on the toddler playground, and a two-seat teeter-totter was observed on the pre-K and school-age playground.
Medium High risk · Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe (746.3701(8))
Cited September 22, 2026 (correction date recorded: September 23, 2026; correction verified October 9, 2026).
What the record describes: A storage container with an unhinged lid was observed outside where children could access it.
Medium High risk · Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs (746.1203(4))
Cited February 20, 2025 (correction date recorded: March 31, 2025; correction verified April 10, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The driver transporting children to school had not developed proper seating arrangements for a child known to sleep during transportation.
Medium risk · Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center (746.401(6))
Cited January 13, 2026 (correction date recorded: January 16, 2026; correction verified January 15, 2026; technical assistance given); December 17, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 16, 2026; correction verified January 15, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The facility did not have a menu posted.

Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 12 cited deficiencies for Loving Care Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 7 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-09.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	3
Medium High	7
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-22 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

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

Correction date recorded: 2026-11-09

2026-09-22 · 746.4813(a) · Medium High

Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

The rotating structure on the infant toddler playground does not have a use zone of at least 6-feet from perimeter.

Correction date recorded: 2026-11-09

2026-09-22 · 746.3701(8) · Medium High

Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe

A Un-Hinged Lid Storage was observed outside accesible to the children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-23

Full citation history from HHSC (26)

2026-09-22 · 746.4601(5) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-23. Correction verified: 2026-10-09.
There was an infant swing on the toddler playground observed to be unstable.
2026-09-22 · 746.4603(5) · Medium High
Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-11-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-09-22 · 746.4807(b) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-11-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The swings use zone is overlapping with a rotating structure's use zone.
2026-09-22 · 746.5607(c) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-24. Correction verified: 2026-10-09.
Booster seats are not being used when transporting children ages 4-6 years old.
2026-09-22 · 746.3701(8) · Medium High
Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-23. Correction verified: 2026-10-09.
A Un-Hinged Lid Storage was observed outside accesible to the children.
2026-09-22 · 746.4813(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-11-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The rotating structure on the infant toddler playground does not have a use zone of at least 6-feet from perimeter.
2026-09-22 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-11-09. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Both playgrounds were observed with no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.
2026-01-13 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-16. Correction verified: 2026-01-15.
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
2025-12-17 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-16. Correction verified: 2026-01-15.
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
2025-02-20 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-14.
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.
2025-02-20 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-31. Correction verified: 2025-04-10.
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.
2025-02-20 · 746.1205(a)(1) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-31. Correction verified: 2025-04-10.
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.
2023-09-15 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
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
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
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.
2023-09-13 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-13. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
2023-09-13 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-27. Correction verified: 2023-10-02.
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
2023-09-13 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
2023-09-13 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-30. Correction verified: 2023-11-01.
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.
2023-09-13 · 746.2424 · High
Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-13. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
2023-09-13 · 746.4135(a) · Medium High
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
2023-09-13 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-13. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
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.
2023-09-13 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
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
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-13. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
2023-09-13 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
2023-09-13 · 746.2427(a) · High
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
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.
2022-05-09 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-31. Correction verified: 2022-06-02.
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
2022-03-24 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-20. Correction verified: 2022-05-20.
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.
2022-03-02 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-05. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=107483

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.