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Loving Care Learning Center

2822 Toyah Ave, Houston, TX 770395.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1996

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About Loving Care Learning Center

Loving Care Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 7, 1996, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Loving Care Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Loving Care Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1996
License number
#246202
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026

  4. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026

  6. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 20, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

  9. Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023

  2. Sep 13, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

  3. Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022

  5. Apr 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 24, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022

  8. Mar 2, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Loving Care Learning Center

Is Loving Care Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 7, 1996.

When was Loving Care Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Loving Care Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Loving Care Learning Center care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Loving Care Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Loving Care Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Loving Care Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 590-5244 to ask.

What is Loving Care Learning Center's phone number?

(281) 590-5244.

Where is Loving Care Learning Center?

2822 Toyah Ave, Houston, TX 77039. The nearest other daycare we list is Kbeez Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).