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Loving Care Learning Center

Child care center · 2822 TOYAH AVE, Houston, TX 77039-2241 · License 246202

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Capacity 62. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
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.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
5 746.2426(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 possible
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.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The facility owes a total of $26 for background checks submitted. Note: A $16 invoice was sent on 06/02/2021 and another invoice for $10 was sent on 09/02/2021.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
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.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
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.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review during the inspection.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
5 746.2426(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 possible
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
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.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
5 746.2426(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 possible
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
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.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
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.
5 746.2426(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 possible
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.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The facility owes a total of $26 for background checks submitted. Note: A $16 invoice was sent on 06/02/2021 and another invoice for $10 was sent on 09/02/2021.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review during the inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
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.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
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.
5 746.2426(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 possible
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.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
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.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The facility owes a total of $26 for background checks submitted. Note: A $16 invoice was sent on 06/02/2021 and another invoice for $10 was sent on 09/02/2021.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
5 746.2426(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 possible
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The facility owes a total of $26 for background checks submitted. Note: A $16 invoice was sent on 06/02/2021 and another invoice for $10 was sent on 09/02/2021.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review during the inspection.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
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.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
5 746.2426(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 possible
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.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
5 746.2426(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 possible
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
3 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
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.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.2426(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 possible
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.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
The staff training records were not available for review during the inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
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.
5 746.2426(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 possible
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
4 746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
5 746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
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.
5 746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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