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Love and Learning Center of Milam County

Child care center · 1699 HILLCREST DR, Rockdale, TX 76567-2600 · License 59804

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 62. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children product safety report had not been completed in the last two years. This was completed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a wooden shelf outside that is splintered and can cause injuires to children.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The checklist for the operations outdoor area was not being completed correctly and there were multiple hazards found outside.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 7 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. The caregiver removed the infant from the seat as licensing entered the room.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed the fire drill has not been written down as completed since July 2021. A fire drill was completed but the staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan with food in it without a lid. I spoke with the caregiver about getting a trashcan with a lid.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed two bottles that were not labeled with a child's name. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
It was observed in a video that an infant fell, started to cry and the caregiver did not comfort the infant.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not add the parents rights information in their operational policies.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
A caregiver was placed in an assignment that did not match their skills or abilities.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed screws sticking out of a bench, the roof of a playhouse not attached to the playhouse but sitting on top of the playhouse.Observed a piece of plastic play climber with a crack down the part of the equipment where the chidren stand.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
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.
Yes
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
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.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
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.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
4 746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
Multiple infant sheets had dirt, stains and looks of dried wet spots on the sheets. The caregivers replaced the sheets with clean ones.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed a slide on the playground and there was no loose fill under or around the slide.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
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.
3 746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
There were two children at the operation who are not enrolled at the daycare. This was corrected when the children went home.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
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.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children product safety report had not been completed in the last two years. This was completed during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed screws sticking out of a bench, the roof of a playhouse not attached to the playhouse but sitting on top of the playhouse.Observed a piece of plastic play climber with a crack down the part of the equipment where the chidren stand.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 7 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. The caregiver removed the infant from the seat as licensing entered the room.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a wooden shelf outside that is splintered and can cause injuires to children.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed a slide on the playground and there was no loose fill under or around the slide.
4 746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
Multiple infant sheets had dirt, stains and looks of dried wet spots on the sheets. The caregivers replaced the sheets with clean ones.
Yes
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
It was observed in a video that an infant fell, started to cry and the caregiver did not comfort the infant.
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
A caregiver was placed in an assignment that did not match their skills or abilities.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
3 746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
There were two children at the operation who are not enrolled at the daycare. This was corrected when the children went home.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan with food in it without a lid. I spoke with the caregiver about getting a trashcan with a lid.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The checklist for the operations outdoor area was not being completed correctly and there were multiple hazards found outside.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
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.
Yes
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed two bottles that were not labeled with a child's name. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed the fire drill has not been written down as completed since July 2021. A fire drill was completed but the staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
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.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not add the parents rights information in their operational policies.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Observed the fire drill has not been written down as completed since July 2021. A fire drill was completed but the staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a wooden shelf outside that is splintered and can cause injuires to children.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
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.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Observed a trashcan with food in it without a lid. I spoke with the caregiver about getting a trashcan with a lid.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
It was observed in a video that an infant fell, started to cry and the caregiver did not comfort the infant.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Observed a slide on the playground and there was no loose fill under or around the slide.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
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.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
There were two children at the operation who are not enrolled at the daycare. This was corrected when the children went home.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not add the parents rights information in their operational policies.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
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.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The checklist for the operations outdoor area was not being completed correctly and there were multiple hazards found outside.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 7 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. The caregiver removed the infant from the seat as licensing entered the room.
4 746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
4 746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
Multiple infant sheets had dirt, stains and looks of dried wet spots on the sheets. The caregivers replaced the sheets with clean ones.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed screws sticking out of a bench, the roof of a playhouse not attached to the playhouse but sitting on top of the playhouse.Observed a piece of plastic play climber with a crack down the part of the equipment where the chidren stand.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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
5 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
A caregiver was placed in an assignment that did not match their skills or abilities.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Observed two bottles that were not labeled with a child's name. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The children product safety report had not been completed in the last two years. This was completed during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not add the parents rights information in their operational policies.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
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.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
It was observed in a video that an infant fell, started to cry and the caregiver did not comfort the infant.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Observed a wooden shelf outside that is splintered and can cause injuires to children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
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.
3 746.4409 - Location of Toilets
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.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
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.
Yes

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

Inspections (96)

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

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