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Love Fellowship Day Care Center

A licensed child care center in Silsbee, Texas 77656

440 S 12th St, Silsbee, Texas 77656. (409) 373-6110.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.

The last 24 months 22 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: Medium High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

22 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 21 child care providers in Hardin County had 5.

6 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 7, 2026: 7 deficiencies cited.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

22 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.

22 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 7, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies

  • Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    “During the inspection, it was observed that the diaper changing mattress was torn and ripped; making it absorbent.”

    Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2026.

  • Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

    “The operation was unable to furnish a copy of its emergency preparedness plan at the time of the request.”

    Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2026.

  • Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    “Two caregivers are missing the total required 24 annual training hours.”

    Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 24, 2026.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

    “During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.”

    Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2026.

  • Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    “During the inspection, it was observed that a child was seated in a high chair without the utilization of the required safety straps. Correction: The careegiver removed the child out of the highchair, during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 7, 2026.

  • Children’s Records Maintained

    “During the review of children records several records evaluated were found to be missing all of the required emergency contact information and admission dates.”

    Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2026.

  • Required Personnel Records

    “During the inspection 3 out of the 6 employee files were not available for review upon request.”

    Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2026.

Jan 25, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “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.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 27, 2026. Correction verified: Jan 28, 2026.

Oct 15, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

    “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.”

    Rule 746.2803(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 17, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2025.

Sep 16, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies

  • Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    “Three personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.”

    Rule 746.1107(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2025.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “A current health inspection was not available.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2025.

  • Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    “The loose fill was not at the adequate depth. Grass was also observed growing through the rubber mulch. A picture was taken.”

    Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2025.

  • Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2025.

  • Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    “The Director was lacking 28 hours of annual training.”

    Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 7, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2025.

  • Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

    “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.”

    Rule 746.4803. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2025.

  • Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

    “Two personnel files were lacking a notarized affidavit.”

    Rule 746.1105(4). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2025.

Sep 24, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    “Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. Both caregivers were caring for children this age.”

    Rule 746.1309(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 27, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 4, 2024.

  • Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    “The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has this age children in care.”

    Rule 746.1311(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 27, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 4, 2024.

  • Annual Sanitation Inspection

    “A current health inspection report was not available.”

    Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 2, 2024.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Two children’s records were lacking the address for the emergency contact.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 27, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 25, 2024.

  • Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    “The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(30). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 4, 2024.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Two children’s records were lacking current immunization records.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 4, 2024. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2024.

5 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 3, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    “One caregiver was lacking current training in pediatric first aid and CPR.”

    Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 9, 2023.

  • Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    “Two caregivers were lacking 12 hours of annual training.”

    Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2023.

  • Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    “The Director was lacking 30 hours of annual training.”

    Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 20, 2023.

Oct 10, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    “The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has infants in care.”

    Rule 746.1311(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 11, 2022.

Mar 3, 2022: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “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.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 8, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 4, 2022.

All 9 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 7, 2026Inspection7 deficiencies cited
Jan 25, 2026Assessment1 deficiency cited
Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Oct 15, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection7 deficiencies cited
Sep 24, 2024Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Oct 3, 2023Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Oct 10, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Mar 3, 2022Assessment1 deficiency cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued May 26, 2017.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 60 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 21 child care providers in Hardin County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 22.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 21 in Hardin County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Love Fellowship Day Care Center This child care provider22
Gail StephensNot given
Met Early Head Start-Silsbee1
Tiny Tots5
Tiny Cubs Academy8
Younger Years1
All Faiths Day School3
Fbc Academy13
Little Hawks Early Childhood Center15
Met Early Head Start3
Kids Kampus 2.01
Met Head Start of Hardin County2

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 24, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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