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LaTarus Loving Day Home

2721 CROOKED CRK, Mesquite, TX 75181-4219

Operation number:
1742428
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
12
License effective:
December 8, 2022
Hours:
05:00 AM-05:00 AM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
4696650070
Email:
latarusjohnsonlovingdayhome24@gmail.com
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 11 available inspections for LaTarus Loving Day Home from May 26, 2022 through November 17, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 25, 2022 and involved hazardous access.

Seven later inspections, from October 27, 2022 through November 17, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 75181

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
0.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
18%
Local median
14%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.15

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The latch on the back gate was broken causing the gate door to be easily opened.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined that a household member was smoking in the home during the hours of operation.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3503(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
747.3503(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One assistant caregiver had 18 out of the required 24 hours.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)