Early Learning Child Care Center
2395 Highway 12, Vidor, TX
3.7· 18 reviews
Loving Start Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $135
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About Loving Start Daycare
Loving Start Daycare is a licensed child care center in Vidor, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 8, 2026, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Loving Start Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $135 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$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Loving Start Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1827701
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
“The caregiver that drives the van had an expired driver's license in their file. Note: The caregivers driver's license is current so a copy was made and it was put in their file.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“One driver and the director did not have transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's file is missing the immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2026
May 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the preschool room an outlet cover was observed to be broken and exposing sharp edges. Note: This was corrected when one of the owners replaced the cover with a new one that was not broken.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions are not being updated every 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“A 6 month old infant was observed lying on a boppy pillow in their crib with a propped bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
746.2413(4) - Requirements for Stacking Wall Cribs - Doors Securely Fastened
“An infant was observed in the crib with the drop gate not secured. Note: The gate was secured by the director.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“The Ipad in the infant/toddler room was playing”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Loving Start Daycare
Is Loving Start Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 8, 2026.
When was Loving Start Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Loving Start Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Start Daycare care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Loving Start Daycare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Loving Start Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Loving Start Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 769-6070 to ask.
What is Loving Start Daycare's phone number?
(409) 769-6070.
Where is Loving Start Daycare?
2335 Highway 12, Vidor, TX 77662. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Forest Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.