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Luv-N-Care Learning Center

12612 Palmsprings Dr, Houston, TX 77034 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Luv-N-Care Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 139 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 17). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
11Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Sleep safety3
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Supervision1
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 31, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
The preschool classroom was observed without sufficient walking space. Note: A photo was taken of the preschool classroom.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2026
MediumJan 13, 2026InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
The school age classroom did not contain storage for individual belongings.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
One infant was observed seated in a high chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
HighAug 6, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
The younger twos caregiver provided the incorrect number of children responsible for.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
HighAug 6, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Two infants were observed sleeping with pacifier attachments inside of the crib. Note: A photo was taken.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
Medium HighAug 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
A water fountain was observed rusted and chipped on the playground. Note: A photo was taken.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
HighAug 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations fire inspection expired 5/1/2025.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2025
Medium HighAug 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill surfacing beneath the swings was observed below the required 9 inches. The loose fill surfacing beneath the stationary items was observed below the required 6 inches. Note: A photo was taken.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2025
Medium HighJan 14, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
The older twos classrooms was observed eating without sanitary holders.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
A merry go cycle was observed without loose fill beneath. Note: A picture was taken.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025
Medium HighJan 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One of ten records did not contain the emergency contacts address. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 17, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
During naptime in two classrooms children were blocking the exit door.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
HighFeb 17, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Upon my entrance to the infant classroom I observed a 3 and 5 month old asleep in a bouncing seat strapped in with a blanket. This was corrected at the time of inspection when the caregiver placed the children in the crib.
Correction verified Feb 28, 2023
MediumJan 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Four of ten student records did not contain a health statement within 12 months of the date of admission.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
Medium HighJan 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One student records did not contain an updated immunization record.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2023
Medium HighJan 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The operations playground was observed and the loose-fill beneath the swings was not at a proper level. SN: Pictures were taken of the area.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
Medium HighJan 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A monthly fire drill was not completed in December of 2021.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity139 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 15, 2015
DirectorWinnie Topp
Phone7139440013
State operation #1562412

Common questions

Does Luv-N-Care Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Luv-N-Care Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Luv-N-Care Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Luv-N-Care Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Luv-N-Care Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Luv-N-Care Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 6, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Luv-N-Care Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Luv-N-Care Learning Center last inspected?

Mar 31, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1562412 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.