Loving Care Learning Center
2822 TOYAH AVE, Houston, TX 77039 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Manfred Humber
- Phone
- (281) 590-5244
- Regulated since
- Jun 7, 1996
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 107483 · number 246202
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Food & allergies (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2023 | 22 | 14 | Safety & premises (14), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
-
Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Food & allergies
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Food & allergies
-
Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Food & allergies
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
-
Food & allergies
-
Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Dec 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Food & allergies
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
-
Food & allergies
-
Dec 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Food & allergies
Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Food & allergies
-
May 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
May 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Feb 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
-
Supervision & ratios
-
Feb 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Supervision & ratios
-
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Safety & premises Serious
-
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
-
Safety & premises Serious
-
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
-
Safety & premises
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Other
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Other
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Other
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
-
Staff background & training Serious
-
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
-
Safety & premises
Two infants were observed sleeping in their cribs without the sheets being tight fitting.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Other
Written feeding instructions for five infants had not been updated within 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
One infant was observed sleeping on a baby boppy on the floor with cover.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
A 5 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a baby bouncer with a blanket over them
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Other
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Other
The Children's Products Safety certification was last completed 10/2018
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection available for review was last conducted on 08/22/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-27. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Staff background & training Serious
-
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
May 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Other
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
-
Other
-
May 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Other
The current gas inspection available for review was conducted 03/16/2020
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Other
-
Apr 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Mar 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Mar 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Mar 2, 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 2022-03-05. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
-
Records & paperwork
-
Mar 2, 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 2022-03-05. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
-
Records & paperwork
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- 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
Show the letter text
If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.