Little Loves Learning Academy
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
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During inspection a child was swaddle while sleeping.
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.
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.
The operation did not provide the parent with a copy of the incident report.
The operation learned of an incident that occurred rendering it unsafe and did not report to regulations or the abuse hotline.
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
Three files were observed and did not have the medical authorization sections filled out.
Screen time activities was accessible to children under the age of two years old. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off.
During a DFPS investigation it was found a group of children were left in the care of a staff member that is a minor.
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.
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.
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.
A caregiver was seen and heard yelling at a child on the playground.
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.
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.
The operation did not have a policy for supporting inclusive services for children with special care needs.
A type of equipment that children must not use was observed on the playground. The equipment was a type of jungle gym.
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.
About this center
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.
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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.