Loving Care Learning Center

High risk Active-play equipment must be securely anchored.

State rule 746.4601(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored"

Inspector's note: There was an infant swing on the toddler playground observed to be unstable.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe"

Inspector's note: An Un-Hinged Lid Storage was observed outside accessible to the children.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026.

Medium-high risk Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

State rule 746.4603(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings"

Inspector's note: A 4-seater teeter totter was observed on the Toddler playground, and a two-seater teeter totter was observed on the pre-K and school-age playground.

Corrected Nov 9, 2026.

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap

State rule 746.4807(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap"

Inspector's note: The swings use zone is overlapping with a rotating structure's use zone.

Corrected Nov 9, 2026.

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

State rule 746.4813(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)"

Inspector's note: The rotating structure on the infant toddler playground does not have a use zone of at least 6-feet from perimeter.

Corrected Nov 9, 2026.

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: Both playgrounds were observed with no loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

Corrected Nov 9, 2026.

Medium-high risk Children being transported must be secured in the safety seats or restraints the state requires.

State rule 746.5607(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: Booster seats are not being used when transporting children ages 4-6 years old.

Corrected Sep 24, 2026, verified by the state Oct 9, 2026.

Medium risk A daily menu, including snacks and meals, must be posted.

State rule 746.401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center"

Inspector's note: Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk A daily menu, including snacks and meals, must be posted.

State rule 746.401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center"

Inspector's note: Based on the information available during the investigation inspection, sufficient evidence was available to support the facility did not have a menu posted.

Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified by the state Jan 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Apr 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board.

State rule 746.5617(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified by the state Mar 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must provide care that fits each child's habits, interests, strengths and special needs.

State rule 746.1203(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Apr 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).