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Love Fellowship Day Care Center

440 S 12TH ST, Silsbee, TX 77656-4614

Operation number:
1640080
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hardin
Capacity:
60
License effective:
May 26, 2017
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4093736110
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for Love Fellowship Day Care Center from October 13, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 25, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 77656

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.3
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
60%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
80%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.88

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Evidence received through interviews supports that the operation was using inappropriate discipline procedures. Evidence gathered supports that children were being popped with a ruler, as well as, having their hands squeezed as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was lacking 21 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24-8/25. A second caregiver was lacking 24 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24/-8/25.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two personnel files were lacking a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.1105(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director was lacking 28 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill was not at the adequate depth. Grass was also observed growing through the rubber mulch. A picture was taken.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The stationary equipment on the playground had several additional toys in the use zone. This was discussed with the governing body and the pieces that do not require loose fill should be moved.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
746.4803
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A current health inspection was not available.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's records were lacking current immunization records.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's records were lacking the address for the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has this age children in care.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. Both caregivers were caring for children this age.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A current health inspection report was not available.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver was lacking current training in pediatric first aid and CPR.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director was lacking 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers were lacking 12 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has infants in care.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director was lacking 29 hours of annual training for the training year 12/19-12/20.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers were lacking 14 hours of annual training for the training years 8/20-8/21 and 6/20-6/21.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)