Little Loves Learning Academy
Little Loves Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Troy, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 13). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #131 of 148 centers in Bell County and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.
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There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that diaper changing equipment was used improperly.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the operation was not following the required meal patterns for snacks.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that documentation of special need requirements and special food instructions were not obtained at the time of admission or upon notification.
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the operation did not currently have a procedure in place for updating admission information.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
One caregiver was observed in a classroom with a pending. background check. The staff member was sent home and replaced with an eligible caregiver.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee was not supervised by the director.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not report a child injury requiring medical treatment to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that a staff member did not use good judgment when pulling the arms of a child during play.
There was sufficient evidence found through the DFPS investigation to show that an employee was assigned to tasks that did not match their skills or abilities.
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that the operation did not immediately notify parents of a child injury requiring medical treatment.
Two partial first aid kits were observed to have expired supplies dated in 2024.
One classroom was observed to be out of child/caregiver ratio with 5 infants, 0-11 months old, in a classroom with one caregiver. An additional caregiver was added during the inspection.
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 Troy, 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 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 17, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Little Loves Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Bell County?
It is tied for #131 of 148 centers in Bell County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Loves Learning Academy last inspected?
Mar 3, 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 1796783 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.