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Little Loves Learning Academy

213 N Central Ave Ste 300, Troy, TX 76579 · Bell County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 months

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.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #131 of 148 centers in Bell County
4High risk
7Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
13 citations from 9 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication3
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding1
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 2, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used §746.3503(b)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that diaper changing equipment was used improperly.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
Medium HighFeb 2, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that the operation was not following the required meal patterns for snacks.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
Medium HighFeb 2, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
LowFeb 2, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Update Admission Information - Procedure §746.609(a)
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
Medium HighDec 17, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2026
HighDec 17, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was observed in a classroom with a pending. background check. The staff member was sent home and replaced with an eligible caregiver.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025
HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that an employee was not supervised by the director.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
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.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 10, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
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.
Correction verified Dec 17, 2025
MediumMay 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
Two partial first aid kits were observed to have expired supplies dated in 2024.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighOct 28, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 13, 2024
DirectorDiana Villalobos
Phone2549383018
State operation #1796783

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.

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 1796783 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.