Maria Villatoro-Ventura
Mexia, TX 76667 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Living Proof Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Living Proof Early Learning Center
Living Proof Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Groesbeck, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 16, 2024, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based, Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Living Proof Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Limestone County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Living Proof Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1792440
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Two caregivers in a classroom stated that they had 12 children in their group. Upon counting the children, it was found that they had 13 children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation started using a new space before it was measured. This was corrected during the inspection when the space was inspected and measured.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“A bottle of disinfectant wipes was sitting on a shelf within reach in the two-year-old room. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved to the top of cabinet.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Mar 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose-fill for the playground had compacted into dirt and did not meet the depth requirements.”
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child's allergy plan was not signed by the parent and did not list the symptoms the child might experience if exposed to the allergen.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“For her 2024-2025 training year, the director did not have the required training in child growth and development, abuse/neglect, SIDs and shaken baby, emergency preparedness, preventing communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing food allergy reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“A caregiver did not have proof of current first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“The allergy list in the kitchen did not include a child with a peanut allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A toddler did not wash their hands after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that children must was their hands after diaper changes and the caregiver helped the toddler wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering a child. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that they must was hands between diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
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
“A caregiver had a child with her in the office and left the child alone in the office to speak with a parent. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned and the child was taken back to class.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Jun 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infants in care had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The parent handbook did not have information on parents' rights. This was corrected during the inspection when the parents rights were added to the handbook.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The school-age classroom was watching a movie during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.”
Corrected during the visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver without a cleared background check was in a classroom with children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was pulled from the classroom to do training in an office instead.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One caregiver was missing all of the required special content trainings, two were missing communicable diseases training, and one was missing injury prevention training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
“The cribs in one of the infant rooms were arranged in a way that would allow infants to reach through and touch each other. This was corrected during the inspection when the cribs were moved further apart.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“In the toddler room, mats were arranged in a way they did not provide sufficient walking space between the mats. This was corrected during the inspection when the mats were moved further apart.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Several outlets in the four-year-old room did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation's last recorded fire drill was done in May. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit in three minutes”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant's feeding instructions had not been updated in May.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of ten children's files reviewed, two did not have immunization records or health statements on file, one did not have an emergency medical treatment authorization, and one school-age child did not have school information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of five staff files reviewed, none had proof of education on file and one did not have a copy of photo ID on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
May 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An outlet in one of the infant rooms was not covered. This was corrected during the inspection when a nightlight was plugged into the outlet.”
Corrected during the visit
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Mar 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The director had not signed the certification form verifying that she reviewed the children's product recall list. This was corrected at inspection when the director signed the form and posted it on the parent board.”
Corrected during the visit
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies did not have procedures for providing inclusive services to special needs children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Living Proof Early Learning Center
Is Living Proof Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 16, 2024.
When was Living Proof Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Living Proof Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Living Proof Early Learning Center care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Living Proof Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Living Proof Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Living Proof Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 265-1642 to ask.
What is Living Proof Early Learning Center's phone number?
(254) 265-1642.
Where is Living Proof Early Learning Center?
1207 E Navasota St, Groesbeck, TX 76642. The nearest other daycare we list is Wendy Sharp, 0.8 miles away.