Luv-n-care Learning Center
12612 PALMSPRINGS DR, Houston, TX 77034 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 139
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Winnie Topp
- Phone
- (713) 944-0013
- Regulated since
- Apr 15, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1175453 · number 1562412
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (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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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The preschool classroom was observed without sufficient walking space. Note: A photo was taken of the preschool classroom.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-07.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The school age classroom did not contain storage for individual belongings.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Other
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One infant was observed seated in a high chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The younger twos caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping with pacifier attachments inside of the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Safety & premises
A water fountain was observed rusted and chipped on the playground. Note: A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
The loose fill surfacing beneath the swings was observed below the required 9 inches. The loose fill surfacing beneath the stationary items was observed below the required 6 inches. Note: A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations fire inspection expired 5/1/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-20.
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Other Serious
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Jul 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The older twos classrooms was observed eating without sanitary holders.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-14.
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Other
A merry go cycle was observed without loose fill beneath. Note: A picture was taken.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Safety & premises
One of ten records did not contain the emergency contacts address. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon my entrance to the infant classroom I observed a 3 and 5 month old asleep in a bouncing seat strapped in with a blanket. This was corrected at the time of inspection when the caregiver placed the children in the crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Safety & premises
During naptime in two classrooms children were blocking the exit door.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Four of ten student records did not contain a health statement within 12 months of the date of admission.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Illness & medication
One student records did not contain an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations playground was observed and the loose-fill beneath the swings was not at a proper level. SN: Pictures were taken of the area.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Safety & premises
A monthly fire drill was not completed in December of 2021.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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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.