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L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center

1603 W Houston St, Marshall, TX 75670 · Harrison County
Accepts child care subsidies

L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Marshall, TX, licensed for up to 127 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 11 centers in Marshall and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#5 of 11 centers in Marshall
3High risk
3Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
8 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 11, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During the investigation it was found that a caregiver was observed spanking a child with her shoe as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023
Medium HighJun 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
During follow up the sticker bushes along the fence line have not been removed. During inspection vines with thorns were around the fence area and could scratch a child.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2023
HighJun 9, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During inspection a blanket and a bib were placed on the side of a crib while an infant was sleeping on their back in the crib.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
MediumJun 9, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement §746.603(a)(1)
During inspection eight records were reviewed. #2 and #8 are missing admission dates #4 is missing school age information *7 and *8 need operational polices checked
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
HighJun 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
During inspection eight children's records were reviewed. #1, #2, #4, #7 and #8 are msssing updated shot records.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
LowJun 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
Eight children's records were reviewed and #3 is mssing hearing and vision screening.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
During inspection vines with thorns were around the fence area and could scratch a child.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
During inspection a counter top area of the yellow bathroom has exposed wood that cannot be sanitized.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity127 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 26, 2001
DirectorChristian Kiel
Phone9039387660
State operation #812393

Common questions

Does L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center take infants?

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

What are L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Marshall, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 11, 2023: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center compare with other daycares in Marshall?

It is #5 of 11 centers in Marshall by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was L and M Christian Daycare/Learning Center last inspected?

May 6, 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 812393 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.