DaycareFacts.com
Menu
Back

Love and Learning Center of Milam County

1699 HILLCREST DR, Rockdale, TX 76567-2600

Operation number:
59804
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Milam
Capacity:
62
License effective:
February 8, 1999
Hours:
06:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5124462578
Email:
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 25 available inspections for Love and Learning Center of Milam County from September 27, 2021 through July 9, 2026.

12 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 26, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

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
25

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
29

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 15 local median in Milam County

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.16
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
48%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
48%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.11

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were two children at the operation who are not enrolled at the daycare. This was corrected when the children went home.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
Official code
746.603(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed a slide on the playground and there was no loose fill under or around the slide.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a trashcan with food in it without a lid. I spoke with the caregiver about getting a trashcan with a lid.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed two bottles that were not labeled with a child's name. This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed an infant in a swing and a safety strap was not being used while the infant was swinging. This was corrected when the infant was strapped into the device.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Observed 10 children ages 18-24 months with one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by one child. This was corrected when a second teacher went outside.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed a child playing in the sink without a caregiver around to supervise. The caregiver in charge of the child did not know the child was missing. The class was outside while the child was inside the bathroom in the operation.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not add the parents rights information in their operational policies.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a bottle of carpet and upolstry cleaner in an unlocked bathroom cabinet that children have access too. This was corrected when the cabinet was locked
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed a wooden shelf outside that is splintered and can cause injuires to children.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
While watching video footage of another incident, I observed a caregiver changing an infants diaper and not washing the infants hands. I spoke to the office staff regarding what had been seen.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed a classroom that did not have the necessary items to clean the diaper changing station. The operation had been open at 6:00 am and at 10:00 am one classroom still did not have a sanitation solution to clean the changing table. The caregiver was unable to provide information on how the changing table was being cleaned this morning.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
A caregiver was placed in an assignment that did not match their skills or abilities.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed in a video that an infant fell, started to cry and the caregiver did not comfort the infant.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2401(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The refrigerators and freezers had dried food and crumbs on the shelves and where food was stored. The sinks and walls in the bathrooms and classrooms had food on them and were dirty. There was a sink in another room that had a metal curtain rod on the sink. This was removed. In the school age bathroom, there was not a toilet paper holder and the toilet paper was sitting on the trashcan. The toilets were also dirty with yellow stains in the toilets. There were two seats for the children in one room that were stained and had dirt build up on the chairs. There was a broken table in the bathroom of the toddler room and a metal curtain rod on the sink in another bathroom. The table was removed from the bathroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Multiple infant sheets had dirt, stains and looks of dried wet spots on the sheets. The caregivers replaced the sheets with clean ones.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(3) - Machine Wash Linens
Official code
746.3407(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children product safety report had not been completed in the last two years. This was completed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In one classroom there was no toilet paper for the children to have indipendent use. I spoke to the director and caregiver about having toilet paper for the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4409 - Location of Toilets
Official code
746.4409
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Observed a caregiver grabbing children by the arms, yanking the children, swatting at a child, pulling a child's hair and being rough with the children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver was taken out of the room and removed from the operation.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was observed on camera that a caregiver placed a child in the bathroom as a form of disicipline. The doorway had a babygate not allowing the child to leave the bathroom.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was a 14 month old infant in the same room with children who are 3 years old. This was corrected when the child was taken back to the infant room.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Observed a cabinet left unlocked which had chemicals in it. The children in the classroom use the restroom and have access to the chemicals. This was corrected when the chemicals were locked.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was a dirty diaper sitting on top of the trashcan lid. This was corrected when it was placed in a trashcan with a lid.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 7 month old infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. The caregiver removed the infant from the seat as licensing entered the room.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was sitting in a highchair table and was not strapped into the seat. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child from the seat.
Correction deadline
April 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found that a caregiver places children in a crib for up to one minute for discipline. Any equipment that a child is not able to freely remove themselves from is considered a restrictive device.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Official code
746.2805(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed screws sticking out of a bench, the roof of a playhouse not attached to the playhouse but sitting on top of the playhouse.Observed a piece of plastic play climber with a crack down the part of the equipment where the chidren stand.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The checklist for the operations outdoor area was not being completed correctly and there were multiple hazards found outside.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed the fire drill has not been written down as completed since July 2021. A fire drill was completed but the staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)