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Love Fellowship Day Care Center

440 S 12th St, Silsbee, TX 77656 · Hardin County

Love Fellowship Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in Silsbee, TX, licensed for up to 60 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (13 of 30). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Silsbee and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 6 centers in Silsbee
1High risk
12Medium High risk
14Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
30 citations from 7 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundOct 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications13
Building & playground safety6
Records & paperwork5
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 7, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
During the inspection, it was observed that the diaper changing mattress was torn and ripped; making it absorbent.
MediumAug 7, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two caregivers are missing the total required 24 annual training hours.
MediumAug 7, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
During the review of children records several records evaluated were found to be missing all of the required emergency contact information and admission dates.
MediumAug 7, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for six infants in care.
MediumAug 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
During the inspection, it was observed that a child was seated in a high chair without the utilization of the required safety straps. Correction: The careegiver removed the child out of the highchair, during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation was unable to furnish a copy of its emergency preparedness plan at the time of the request.
MediumAug 7, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
During the inspection 3 out of the 6 employee files were not available for review upon request.
Medium LowJan 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2026
Medium HighOct 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
Evidence received through interviews supports that the operation was using inappropriate discipline procedures. Evidence gathered supports that children were being popped with a ruler, as well as, having their hands squeezed as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
Medium HighSep 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Three personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
LowSep 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.1105(4)
Two personnel files were lacking a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
MediumSep 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The stationary equipment on the playground had several additional toys in the use zone. This was discussed with the governing body and the pieces that do not require loose fill should be moved.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
Medium HighSep 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill was not at the adequate depth. Grass was also observed growing through the rubber mulch. A picture was taken.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
MediumSep 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The Director was lacking 28 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
MediumSep 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver was lacking 21 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24-8/25. A second caregiver was lacking 24 hours of annual training for the training year 8/24/-8/25.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
Medium HighSep 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A current health inspection was not available.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children's records were lacking the address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. Both caregivers were caring for children this age.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A current health inspection report was not available.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
MediumSep 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's records were lacking current immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has this age children in care.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024
MediumOct 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The Director was lacking 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
Medium HighOct 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver was lacking current training in pediatric first aid and CPR.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2023
MediumOct 3, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two caregivers were lacking 12 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
Medium HighOct 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The operation has infants in care.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2022
Medium LowMar 3, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The Director was lacking 29 hours of annual training for the training year 12/19-12/20.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two caregivers were lacking 14 hours of annual training for the training years 8/20-8/21 and 6/20-6/21.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2021
HighOct 13, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity60 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 26, 2017
DirectorYvonne Matthews
Phone4093736110
State operation #1640080

Common questions

Does Love Fellowship Day Care Center take infants?

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

What are Love Fellowship Day Care Center’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 Love Fellowship Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Love Fellowship Day Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Love Fellowship Day Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Silsbee, is $28.60 a day for infants, $27.80 a day for toddlers and $27.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Love Fellowship Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 13, 2021: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Love Fellowship Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Silsbee?

It is #6 of 6 centers in Silsbee by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Love Fellowship Day Care Center last inspected?

Aug 7, 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 1640080 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.