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MeMe's and Meia's Loves

706 Lavaca St, Yoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County
9 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

MeMe's and Meia's Loves is a licensed child care center in Yoakum, TX, licensed for up to 21 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 64 citations, 16 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (11 of 64). 28 citations came in the last 12 months, including 9 high-risk. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 9 centers in Lavaca County and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #8 of 9 centers in Lavaca County
16High risk
27Medium High risk
21Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
64 citations from 30 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 28 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications11
Staff ratios10
Food & feeding10
Records & paperwork8
Building & playground safety8
Supervision6
Other standards5
Health & medication4
Sleep safety1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 9, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
RECITE During the inspection the Infant/Toddler room contained children aged 1 month to seven years old. This is greater than the 18 month difference allowed. Note: This was corrected when the 7 year old was moved to another classroom.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
Medium HighAug 31, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
RECITE During the inspection the Infant/Toddler room contained children aged 1 month to 20 months old. This is greater than the 18 month difference allowed. Note: This was corrected when the 20 month old was moved to another classroom.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
During the inspection the Infant/Toddler room contained children aged 1 month to 2 years old. This is greater than the 18 month difference allowed.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026
HighAug 25, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the inspection, a child left the Two/Three year old classroom and the caregiver had to leave to get him from the school age classroom.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2026
HighJul 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2026
HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The operation has been recited for the same two deficiencies more than once: 746.2209- posting the activity plan and 746.1205(a)(2)- Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for. The operation was cited 3 times for not posting the activity plan. The operation was cited 2 times for caregivers not knowing how many children they are responsible for. The director is failing to maintain the operation within the compliance of the minimum standards.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
When asking a caregiver how many children were present, the caregiver did not know and had to count how many children were present.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
MediumFeb 19, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
The toddler room did not have the activity plan posted.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2026
Medium HighFeb 13, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Two infants ages 13m and 17 months old were mixed with a 4 year old child.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumFeb 13, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
The Pre K and toddler room did not have the activity plan posted.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumFeb 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation did not document that the smoke detector, carbon monoxide, and fire extinguishers were checked for the month of January.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
HighFeb 13, 2026InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
When asking a caregiver how many children were present, the caregiver responded 12 children. There were 13 children present.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumFeb 13, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification §746.901(9)
One caregiver did not have a copy of photo identification.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumFeb 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation did not document that the smoke detector, carbon monoxide, and fire extinguishers were checked for the month of January.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Two infants ages 13m and 17 months old were mixed with a 4 year old child.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Three caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training hours.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director did not have the required 30 hours of training for review.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Two caregivers did not have first aid training.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumFeb 3, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
The Prek and toddler room did not have the activity plan posted.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was observed running in another classroom alone.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
MediumFeb 3, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification §746.901(9)
One caregiver did not have a copy of photo identification.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Two caregivers did not have CPR training.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumDec 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
The operation placed a child in a highchair and the child was not strapped in.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
HighDec 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
The operation permit capacity is 21 children. The operation had 22 children present during the inspection. Noted: The operation corrected this when a child was sent home.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
HighDec 9, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation allowed a person to have access to children without an active background check.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
MediumDec 9, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Four out of eight nap mats were not labeled with the childs name or a number.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
HighDec 9, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
The operation placed a child in highchair for 2 hours so the child could not run around.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
Medium HighDec 9, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant caregiver had 5 children in care. The specified age of the group was 0m-11m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 1 child.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Training cups and bottles were not labeled in the infant room.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing an infant.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care §746.4003(a)(1)
The first aid guide was not in the first aid kit.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
The operation did not have a current menu posted.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
A high chair that is utilized by children had mac n cheese stuck on the high chair table.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting §746.3415(5)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children that used the restroom.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
When arriving at the operation the caregivers did not know how many children they were responsible for.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighAug 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
An infant was observed twice in a restrictive device longer than 15 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant did not have a feeding schedule.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
Medium HighAug 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
The operation did not serve infants that are on table food milk with their breakfast.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The operation only completed two sheltering and severe weather drills for the year of 2024.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operation did not have a complete set of operational policies complete.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Two out of three caregiver lacked the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training hours.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
During the inspection the operation had 14 children in care in the same room. The youngest child in the classroom was 8 months old and the oldest child was 34 months old. The age difference between the two children was 26 months.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One out of four caregivers lacked current CPR/FA training.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One out four children files lacked current immunization.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation did not complete the required 4 lock down drills for the year of 2024.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2025
Medium HighAug 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The carpet in the front room was not clean.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumAug 20, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
The menu was posted and not filled out for the day.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumAug 20, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
One infant did not have written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
HighAug 20, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was observed in the back room alone.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
Medium HighAug 20, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner §746.2419(5)
Infants were observed drinking bottles on the floor.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumAug 20, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three infant feeding schedules were not updated every thirty days.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
MediumDec 19, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The operation did not have personnel files available for review.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
MediumNov 6, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
The daily menu was not posted. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 4, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There were no infant feeding schedules for review.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
MediumOct 4, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
No activity plans were posted.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
Medium HighJul 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The operation lacked a full fence for the outdoor activity space.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation lacked an emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023
MediumJul 31, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
The operation was lacking the required 30 operational policies.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
MediumJul 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public §746.403(a)
The operaiton did not have the requiered posting. The operation lacked these postings: Keeping children safe poster,emergency evacuation and relocation diagram,The activity plan for each group of children in the child-care center, The daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child-care center, The Licensing Parent Notification Poster, emergency telephone numbers, A list entitled Current Employees. , .
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
Medium HighJul 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
The director did not have CPR or First Aid.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023
HighJan 17, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
Provider violated the Signed Safety Plan signed on 01/27/23 which stated she agreed to cease operating and continued to care for children. On February 7, 2023 an Inspection was conducted and there were 18 children in care.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
HighJan 17, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The provider is caring for 7 or more children, meeting the definition of a licensed facility requiring a Licensed Child Care Home/Licensed Child Care Center permit.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity21 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 9, 2024
DirectorLamecia Carroll
Phone3612985045
State operation #1763616

Common questions

Does MeMe's and Meia's Loves take infants?

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

What are MeMe's and Meia's Loves’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 MeMe's and Meia's Loves accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has MeMe's and Meia's Loves had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 16 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 25, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does MeMe's and Meia's Loves compare with other daycares in Lavaca County?

It is tied for #8 of 9 centers in Lavaca County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was MeMe's and Meia's Loves last inspected?

Sep 21, 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 1763616 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.