Little Loves Learning Academy
2114 BIRDCREEK DR, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Trina Hafemeister
- Phone
- (254) 314-2254
- Regulated since
- Sep 1, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1372303 · number 1718262
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 5 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During inspection a child was swaddle while sleeping.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Other Serious
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Sep 8, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation the operation was found to be deficient with this Minimum Standard. Interviews conducted during the investigation confirmed children under the age of two years of age were being shown videos of Ms. Rachel and Jack Hartmann which constitutes screen time prohibited for that group age.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Caregivers were aware of that a child had recieved medicatal attention to remove a rock from the child's nose and did not report the injury to licensing. I spoke with the staff about making reports and how to make reports. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-23.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 1, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide the parent with a copy of the incident report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not conduct a name to face identification to ensure all children in care were accounted for, prior to re-entering the building
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation learned of an incident that occurred rendering it unsafe and did not report to regulations or the abuse hotline.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Other Serious
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Screen time activities was accessible to children under the age of two years old. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
Three files were observed and did not have the medical authorization sections filled out.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Other
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During a DFPS investigation it was found a group of children were left in the care of a staff member that is a minor.
HHSC 746.1109(a)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Food & allergies Serious
During a DFPS investigation it was found that staff failed to review the groceries ordered online upon their delivery to ensure the items were correct to what was ordered, this resulted in peanut butter crackers being served to a child that is known to have a peanut allergy, causing an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Illness & medication
During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that the operation did not notify Childcare Regulations that a child in care was hospitalized after having an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.305(a)(3) — AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that the operation had not received an emergency allergy plan from the parent for a child with stated allergies.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was seen and heard yelling at a child on the playground.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Other Serious
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Sep 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a sink in the infant room that did not have water in it. Sink was refilled during inspection. There was no sink in room 13 for anyone to wash their hands. Director has a protable sink that she will put into classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a policy for supporting inclusive services for children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An electrical outlet in an infant classroom was exposed. A safety cover was immediately placed on the electrical outlet when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A type of equipment that children must not use was observed on the playground. The equipment was a type of jungle gym.
HHSC 746.4603(2) — Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-23. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Other
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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.