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Little Loves Learning Academy

2114 Birdcreek Dr, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County
Conditions on permit5 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Little Loves Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Temple, TX, licensed for up to 103 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 18). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 30 centers in Temple and better than 53% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 53%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#13 of 30 centers in Temple
7High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 29 inspections and 13 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 1, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Building & playground safety3
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 10, 2026InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
During inspection a child was swaddle while sleeping.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
MediumApr 23, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the investigation the operation was found to be deficient with this Minimum Standard. Interviews conducted during the investigation confirmed children under the age of two years of age were being shown videos of Ms. Rachel and Jack Hartmann which constitutes screen time prohibited for that group age.
Correction verified May 29, 2026
Medium HighApr 22, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Caregivers were aware of that a child had recieved medicatal attention to remove a rock from the child's nose and did not report the injury to licensing. I spoke with the staff about making reports and how to make reports. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 1, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not provide the parent with a copy of the incident report.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation learned of an incident that occurred rendering it unsafe and did not report to regulations or the abuse hotline.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2026
HighFeb 24, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not conduct a name to face identification to ensure all children in care were accounted for, prior to re-entering the building
Correction verified Mar 11, 2026
HighFeb 18, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
Three files were observed and did not have the medical authorization sections filled out.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
MediumFeb 18, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Screen time activities was accessible to children under the age of two years old. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 6, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group §746.1109(a)(1)
During a DFPS investigation it was found a group of children were left in the care of a staff member that is a minor.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium HighJan 6, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that the operation had not received an emergency allergy plan from the parent for a child with stated allergies.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium HighJan 6, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization §746.305(a)(3)
During a DFPS Investigation, it was found that the operation did not notify Childcare Regulations that a child in care was hospitalized after having an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
HighJan 6, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During a DFPS investigation it was found that staff failed to review the groceries ordered online upon their delivery to ensure the items were correct to what was ordered, this resulted in peanut butter crackers being served to a child that is known to have a peanut allergy, causing an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
HighSep 18, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
A caregiver was seen and heard yelling at a child on the playground.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
Medium HighApr 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink §746.2405(4)
There was a sink in the infant room that did not have water in it. Sink was refilled during inspection. There was no sink in room 13 for anyone to wash their hands. Director has a protable sink that she will put into classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025
MediumFeb 16, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operation did not have a policy for supporting inclusive services for children with special care needs.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2024
HighMar 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts §746.4603(2)
A type of equipment that children must not use was observed on the playground. The equipment was a type of jungle gym.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
Medium HighMar 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
An electrical outlet in an infant classroom was exposed. A safety cover was immediately placed on the electrical outlet when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity103 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 1, 2021
DirectorTrina Hafemeister
Phone2543142254
State operation #1718262

Common questions

Does Little Loves Learning Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little Loves Learning Academy’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Loves Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Little Loves Learning Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Loves Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Central Texas area, which includes Temple, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.80 a day for toddlers and $29.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Loves Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 10, 2026: “No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Loves Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Temple?

It is #13 of 30 centers in Temple by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 53% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Loves Learning Academy last inspected?

Sep 18, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1718262 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.