The Love & Learning Center
Katy, TX 77449 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ivette Valdespino
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Ivette Valdespino
Ivette Valdespino is a home daycare in Katy, Texas. It is registered with the state (since July 21, 2021), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ivette Valdespino has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Ivette Valdespino
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1720180
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 20, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Oct 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
“Out of 5 children's records evaluated, two children's admission information was observed to be missing birthdate information in their files. Note: The primary caregiver was corrected at inspection time .”
Corrected during the visit
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Out of 5 children's records evaluated, the admission information of one child was observed to be missing emergency medical information in their files.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
Aug 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The provider received training on 03/18/2024 on CPR/AED: Adult, Child & Infant + First Aid (BLS). The documentation lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no written feeding instructions for the infant in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“The documentation on the safety drills did not include severe weather or lock down.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Jul 23, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
747.3501(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
“There was a product whose label indicated to keep out of reach of children. It was accessible to children as it was on the ground in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the provider. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The provider received training on 03/18/2024 on CPR/AED: Adult, Child & Infant + First Aid (BLS). The documentation lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
747.213(a) - AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
“The children's files enrolled in care does not have a written parent notification of liability insurance. It was not posted or in the operational policy.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“There was a trampoline in the backyard with an apparatus near the tramoline which may be used to climb onto the trampoline, and the netting was unzipped.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“There were no written feeding instructions for the infant in care.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The play structure's use zone was not free of obstacles that a child could run into or fall on top of and be injured. The play structures did not have the proper use zone.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The provider completed 20 of the required 30 annual hours of training for training period 07/21/23-07/21/24.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“There was no documenation on the safety drills.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots were not labeled with child's name or number/child assigemen map was not available. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider placed labels on the cots.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 29, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The last documentation of the dogs being vaccinated was 11/10/20. They were due to be vaccinated by 11/10/21.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“There were 2 children's files that lacked the health statement from a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
“There was a trampoline in the backyard with removal step ladder attached, and the netting unzipped. This was corrected at the inspection when th provider removed the step ladder and zipped the netting.”
Corrected during the visit
747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
“The swings did not have the appropriate use to and fro zone. The swings were set close to the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2022
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“The operational policies did not indicate that the operation has animals (dogs) in the home.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2022
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The provider completed 20 of the required 30 training hours for training period 07/21/21-07/21/22.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's files did not have the immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ivette Valdespino
Is Ivette Valdespino licensed?
Yes. Ivette Valdespino is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued July 21, 2021. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ivette Valdespino last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 20, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ivette Valdespino had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Ivette Valdespino care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ivette Valdespino accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ivette Valdespino's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ivette Valdespino cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 475-6487 to ask.
What is Ivette Valdespino's phone number?
(832) 475-6487.
Where is Ivette Valdespino?
Katy, TX 77449. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.