Kristal Montelongo
Rockdale, TX 76567 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Love and Learning Center of Milam County
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Love and Learning Center of Milam County
Love and Learning Center of Milam County is a licensed child care center in Rockdale, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 8, 1999, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Love and Learning Center of Milam County has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Milam County has a median price of $133 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$133
Home daycare$121
Toddler
Center$126
Home daycare$116
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$115
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Love and Learning Center of Milam County
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 62 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #59804
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 17 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
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.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
- Nov 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed a wooden shelf outside that is splintered and can cause injuires to children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
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”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operation did not add the parents rights information in their operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Oct 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“A caregiver was placed in an assignment that did not match their skills or abilities.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 29, 2023Visit2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
Jun 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
Corrected during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
- May 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
Mar 2, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Love and Learning Center of Milam County
Is Love and Learning Center of Milam County licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 8, 1999.
When was Love and Learning Center of Milam County last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love and Learning Center of Milam County had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 6 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Love and Learning Center of Milam County care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Love and Learning Center of Milam County accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Love and Learning Center of Milam County's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Love and Learning Center of Milam County cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 446-2578 to ask.
What is Love and Learning Center of Milam County's phone number?
(512) 446-2578.
Where is Love and Learning Center of Milam County?
1699 Hillcrest Dr, Rockdale, TX 76567. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiger Learning Center - Rockdale ISD, 0.8 miles away.