L & M Christian Daycare/learning Center, II

1515 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BL, Marshall, TX 75670 · Harrison County

34cited violations

4serious

30inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 131
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Larry Kiel, Jr.
Phone: (903) 934-8229
Regulated since: Jul 31, 2012
HHSC IDs: Operation 974628 · number 1404407
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 12
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	22	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4)
2024	8	0	Illness & medication (4), Staff background & training (4)
2022	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2021	2	0	Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four records were revirewed and 3 are missing required training hours for previous full training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four records were revirewed and 3 are missing required training hours for previous full training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-24.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During inspection a video was playing in the infant room. It was turned off.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Safety & premises
  During inspection the sheets in the cribs were not observed to be tight fitting as required.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
- Food & allergies
  Infant feeding sheets for infants not eating table food were not available.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
- Staff background & training
  Six employee records were reviewed. The records were not maintained and training records as well as personnel information was incomplete.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During inspection a video was playing in the infant room. It was turned off.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-04.
- Safety & premises
  During inspection the sheets in the cribs were not observed to be tight fitting as required.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
- Food & allergies
  Infant feeding sheets for infants not eating table food were not available.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
- Staff background & training
  Six employee records were reviewed. The records were not maintained and training records as well as personnel information was incomplete.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  During inspection, the infant room had a child that was more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the group.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  During inspection, two infants under 12m were observed sleeping in a crib covered by a blanket. The blankets were remoived.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During an inspection, a second mop bucket was observed accessible to children that also had cleaning chemicals in reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Other Serious
  During the inspection a mop bucket was observed full of water accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  During inspection, the infant room had a child that was more than 18 months older than the youngest infant in the group.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Safety & premises Serious
  During inspection, two infants under 12m were observed sleeping in a crib covered by a blanket. The blankets were remoived.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During an inspection, a second mop bucket was observed accessible to children that also had cleaning chemicals in reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Other Serious
  During the inspection a mop bucket was observed full of water accessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During the inispection, several toilets were found to have not been sanitized in several days.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During inspection, two changing mats were found to have cracks in them.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During the inispection, several toilets were found to have not been sanitized in several days.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  During inspection, two changing mats were found to have cracks in them.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 1, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four staff records were reviewed and three did not have the required training certificates available during the inspection. Recited
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
- Illness & medication
  A child is missing an updated shot record in their file. Recited
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 1, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four staff records were reviewed and three did not have the required training certificates available during the inspection. Recited
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
- Illness & medication
  A child is missing an updated shot record in their file. Recited
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four staff records were reviewed and three did not have the required training certificates available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
- Illness & medication
  A child is missing an updated shot record in their file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four staff records were reviewed and three did not have the required training certificates available during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
- Illness & medication
  A child is missing an updated shot record in their file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Five records were reviewed and 3 were missing full 24 hours of training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Five records were reviewed and 3 were missing full 24 hours of training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During the inspection 5 personnel records were observed, out of these 3 of the records did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During the inspection 5 personnel records were observed, out of these 3 of the records did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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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 L & M Christian Daycare/Learning Center, II, 1515 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BL, Marshall, TX 75670-6549 (operation ID 974628, operation number 1404407), 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.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

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