Y Love Creations

119 W VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, Harker Heights, TX 76548 · Bell County

22cited violations

6serious

28inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 17
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Naomi Smith
Phone: (254) 300-1119
Regulated since: May 4, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1503677 · number 1814948
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	18	6	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2)
2025	4	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  The operational policies were missing immunization requirements, abuse and neglect hot line, and contacting licensing.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  The operational policies were missing immunization requirements, abuse and neglect hot line, and contacting licensing.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a qualified director that is present at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a qualified director that is present at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a qualified director that is present at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  During an inspection, it was observed parents were not notified in writting of the operation not having liability insurance. This was corrected when the owner filled out form 2962 and posted it.
  
  HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-29.
- Illness & medication
  After reviewing 4 child files, one child was missing immunization records and doctor statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
- Records & paperwork
  After reviewing 3 staff files, one staff did have have the notarized form 2985,
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
HHSC inspection history
May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a qualified director that is present at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  During an inspection, it was observed parents were not notified in writting of the operation not having liability insurance. This was corrected when the owner filled out form 2962 and posted it.
  
  HHSC 746.207(a) — AP Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-29.
- Illness & medication
  After reviewing 4 child files, one child was missing immunization records and doctor statement.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
- Records & paperwork
  After reviewing 3 staff files, one staff did have have the notarized form 2985,
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The two personnel files reviewed did not have pre service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The two personnel files reviewed did not have pre service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  During the inspection there was a person present with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in. The person was being counted into ratio.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-04.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  During the inspection there was a person present with direct access to the children before their FBI fingerprint results were in. The person was being counted into ratio.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver with a conditional background check was observed to be left in charge of the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A caregiver with a conditional background check was observed to be left in charge of the operation.
  
  HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The fence on the playground area had broken wood and exposed nails. There was also trash and broken toys on the playground area.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-17. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  There has not been a fire drill conducted at the operation since 04/28/25. This was corrected at the inspection when a drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The fence on the playground area had broken wood and exposed nails. There was also trash and broken toys on the playground area.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-17. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
- Supervision & ratios
  There has not been a fire drill conducted at the operation since 04/28/25. This was corrected at the inspection when a drill was conducted and met the required exit time.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-10.
HHSC inspection history
May 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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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.

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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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Letter text

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 Y Love Creations, 119 W VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, Harker Heights, TX 76548-1149 (operation ID 1503677, operation number 1814948), 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,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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.