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Luv 'N' Care Learning Center

4451 Boat Club Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76135 · Tarrant County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Luv 'N' Care Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 86 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 13). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #83 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 56%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #83 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
1High risk
9Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 21 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Transportation2
Food & feeding1
Records & paperwork1
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 15, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered §746.3805(c)(4)
At the time of inspection the medication log did not include the name of staff who administered the medication. This was corrected at inspection by the staff adding their name to the log.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 15, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
At the time of inspection there were 4 infant bottles without labels. This was corrected at inspection by staff adding labels to the bottles.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 15, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
At the time of inspection the majoriity of the nap mats in one classroom were observed with tears and exposed foam.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
Medium HighMar 14, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined that caregivers are on their phones during work hours.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025
Medium HighAug 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
At the time of inspection 5 of 8 documented fire drills were not conducted within 3 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2024
Medium HighAug 13, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe §746.3701(8)
At the time of inspection an outdoor storage chest was observed on the playground without ventiliation holes or equipped with functioning lid support. The storage chest was unsecured and accessible to children.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
Medium HighAug 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the time of inspection areas of the playground were observed with exposed landscaping fabric posing a trip hazard.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2024
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
At the time of inspection 1 child did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2024
Medium LowAug 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
At the time of inspection 3 of 10 personnel records did not have dates of hire.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2024
Medium HighAug 13, 2024InspectionTransportation
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies §746.5619
At the time of inspection the operation did not have an emergency transportation van.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
Medium HighJun 11, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
At the time of inspection the director and driver did not have current transportation training for 2024.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
HighNov 15, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
At the time of inspection the operations 2 transportation vehicles had fire extinguishers that were unsecured in the vans.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2022
MediumJan 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The required written operational policies for parents have not been updated with the new activity standards.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity86 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 22, 2017
DirectorYajaira Castro
Phone8172375683
State operation #1658672

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 Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 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 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 15, 2022: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Luv 'N' Care Learning Center compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #83 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

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

Jul 10, 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 1658672 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.