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Summary
This summary covers 30 available inspections for Tender Love Childcare LLC from March 7, 2022 through August 17, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 63 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 29, 2026 and involved staff training.
That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.
Three later inspections, from August 6, 2026 through August 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
30
14 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
63
37 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
32
16 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
8
Last 36 months
Local comparison
30 total inspections vs 13 local median in 76002
Compared to 11 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
2.1
Local median
0.5
2.1This provider
0.5Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
50%
Local median
18%
50%This provider
18%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
53%
Local median
25%
53%This provider
25%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
8
Local average
1.55
8This provider
1.55Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 14 recorded violations.
Director had a total of 13 hours for training year 3/2025-3/2026.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver was seen watching a social media video on her phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having her close the app and lock her phone.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
At the time of inspection, the cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having a caregiver label the cribs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Official code
746.901(7)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Official code
746.901(7)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(11)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Official code
746.901(7)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operations 2 employee files still lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Official code
746.901(7)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operations 2 employee files still lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(11)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Operations 4 children's files still did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Operations director still lacked annual required training topics.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 caregivers files did not have completed affidavit at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 childrens files did not have health statements at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined in ?746.1303 of this chapter.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Personnel policies;
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies
Official code
746.901(7)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection, 2 employee files lacked a statement signed and dated by the employee showing they have received a copy of the child-care center's: (A) Operational policies;
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Official code
746.901(7)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
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
2 caregivers did not have any annual trainings at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection, director lacked annual required training topics.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 caregivers did not have current CPR First Aid at the time of inpspection.
Correction deadline
March 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2026
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.
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Classroom with 4 children under 2 years old was observed using screen time. The children were watching nursey rhymes on a tablet.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A follow up inspection was conducted. The 3 year old classroom was left unattended with the lights off with one child awake roamiing the classroom and one child alseep on a nap mat.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
At the time of inspection, an infant was observed to be sleeping swaddled in thick blankets. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver remove the wrappings.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
A caregiver with restrictions was observed to be left alone with the Pre K class.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver who's background check is still pending was at the operation with the 2yr old class alone for the duration of the inspectors time at the operation.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
3 year old classroom was left unattended by caregiver left in charge of the operation during naptime. 1 child was in a classroom alone playing until thier service provider arrived.While present another child from the Pre K room left the room and walked down to the kitchen by herself unattended. Inspector followed her and took her back to her classroom where the owner was watching the class.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infant room teacher was observed leaving the classroom and entering another classroom searching for something and then returning to the infant room. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver was addressed by the director and went back to her classroom.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the child's file avaliable for review.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection, the operation did not have the caregiver's file avaliable for review.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard because a caregiver left in charge engaged in inappropriate "play" fighting with a child by slapping the child's face several times.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard by leaving a 16-year-old caregiver in charge of a group of school age children which resulted in the caregiver rough housing with a child for over 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was non-compliant with this standard by leaving a 16-year-old in charge of a group of school age children 2-3x a week.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
During the inspector's walkthrough, the infant room was left unattended with 3 infants in the classroom.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
3 year old caregiver was seen napping during naptime.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Staff were seen leaving their classrooms unattended during naptime to use the bathroom, or take phone calls
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Official code
746.1613(a)(6)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parents rights were not in operational policies or any other form at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver in charge did not know how many children were in the 3's class at the time of inspection. Caregiver had to count the children with inspector present.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
2 caregivers were seen on their phones in the classroom during naptime at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time was being utilized in the 3 year old room during naptime. This was corrected at inspection by having the operation cover the screen.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operations activity schedule did not have a minimum of two daily opportunities for outdoor play, weather permitting, in which a child makes use of both small and large muscles, at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
746.2206(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 child's file did not have a shot record at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Lighting in the classrooms during naptime was too dark, inspectors eyes had to adjust.
The director's personnel file was incomplete. It did not include all the required information.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not include information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Official code
746.501(a)(28)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director did not have current transportation safety training.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The employee orientation curriculum wasn't available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1303(1) - Orientation-Minimum Standards
Official code
746.1303(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have proof of current cpr/first aid training available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The infant classroom did not have an adult sized rocker or chair.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Official code
746.2405(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures