Love Fellowship Day Care Center

440 S 12TH ST, Silsbee, TX 77656 · Hardin County

30cited violations

13serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 60
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Yvonne Matthews
Phone: (409) 373-6110
Regulated since: May 26, 2017
HHSC IDs: Operation 1262057 · number 1640080
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 5
Staff background & training 13
Records & paperwork 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1)
2025	8	4	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (1)
2024	6	4	Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1)
2023	3	1	Staff background & training (3)
2022	2	1	Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2021	3	1	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers are missing the total required 24 annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-25.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  During the inspection, it was observed that the diaper changing mattress was torn and ripped; making it absorbent.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25.
- Other
  During the inspection, it was observed that a child was seated in a high chair without the utilization of the required safety straps. Correction: The careegiver removed the child out of the highchair, during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation was unable to furnish a copy of its emergency preparedness plan at the time of the request.
  
  HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25.
- Safety & premises
  During the review of children records several records evaluated were found to be missing all of the required emergency contact information and admission dates.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-25.
- Records & paperwork
  During the inspection 3 out of the 6 employee files were not available for review upon request.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 25, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Evidence received through interviews supports that the operation was using inappropriate discipline procedures. Evidence gathered supports that children were being popped with a ruler, as well as, having their hands squeezed as a form of discipline.
  
  HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel files were lacking a notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.1105(4) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
- Staff background & training Serious
  Three personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver was lacking 21 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24-8/25. A second caregiver was lacking 24 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24/-8/25.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
- Staff background & training
  The Director was lacking 28 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-10-06.
- Other Serious
  A current health inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
- Safety & premises
  The stationary equipment on the playground had several additional toys in the use zone. This was discussed with the governing body and the pieces that do not require loose fill should be moved.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The loose fill was not at the adequate depth. Grass was also observed growing through the rubber mulch. A picture was taken.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. Both caregivers were caring for children this age.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
- Staff background & training Serious
  The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has this age children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  A current health inspection report was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-04.
- Illness & medication
  Two children's records were lacking current immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Two children's records were lacking the address for the emergency contact.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers were lacking 12 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
- Staff background & training
  The Director was lacking 30 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
- Staff background & training Serious
  One caregiver was lacking current training in pediatric first aid and CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has infants in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 3, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-04.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers were lacking 14 hours of annual training for the training years 8/20-8/21 and 6/20-6/21.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
- Staff background & training
  The Director was lacking 29 hours of annual training for the training year 12/19-12/20.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A current fire inspection was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-14.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Love Fellowship Day Care Center, 440 S 12TH ST, Silsbee, TX 77656-4614 (operation ID 1262057, operation number 1640080), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.