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Cains Love & Care Learning Center

4 critical, 8 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 11, 2024.

4908 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103 · (817) 887-9404

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsFort Worth licensed centers, n=254

Critical findings4 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 11, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 2021. Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 55

Texas HHSC operation #1726252 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedListed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Mar 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  During the inspection, I observed that the playground gate was broken and could not latch. The gate near the storage area is broken. The front gate is also broken and cannot close. There are many items in the storage area that children can access.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
  During the inspection, I observed cleaning supplies (bleach and spray)s on the food preparation table. The director removed supplies during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(10).
Mar 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
  During the inspection, I observed cleaning supplies (bleach and spray)s on the food preparation table. The director removed supplies during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  During the inspection, I observed that the playground gate was broken and could not latch. The gate near the storage area is broken. The front gate is also broken and cannot close. There are many items in the storage area that children can access.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  During the inspection, I observed that the playground gate was broken and could not latch. The gate near the storage area is broken. The front gate is also broken and cannot close. There are many items in the storage area that children can access.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
  During the inspection, I observed cleaning supplies (bleach and spray)s on the food preparation table. The director removed supplies during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(10).
Mar 9, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Poisonous/Toxic Materials Stored Separate from Food
  During the inspection, I observed cleaning supplies (bleach and spray)s on the food preparation table. The director removed supplies during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3317(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  During the inspection, I observed that the playground gate was broken and could not latch. The gate near the storage area is broken. The front gate is also broken and cannot close. There are many items in the storage area that children can access.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2026, verified Mar 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
2025
Apr 9, 2025 to Apr 9, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
2024
Jul 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current passing fire inspection on file.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current passing fire inspection on file.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current passing fire inspection on file.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 11, 2024Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a current passing fire inspection on file.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2024, verified Jul 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
May 21, 2024 to May 21, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection
- May 21, 2024 inspection

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2023
Jul 10, 2023 to Jul 10, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 10, 2023 inspection
- Jul 10, 2023 inspection
- Jul 10, 2023 inspection
- Jul 10, 2023 inspection
Jan 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  The vehicle did not have a first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van did not have a fire extinguiser.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
Jan 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van did not have a fire extinguiser.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  The vehicle did not have a first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
Jan 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van did not have a fire extinguiser.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  The vehicle did not have a first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
Jan 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The van did not have a fire extinguiser.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  The vehicle did not have a first aid kit.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
Jan 25, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
  One of the veicles did not have information regarding the facility posted where it can be seen or in the glove box.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(3).
Jan 25, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
  One of the veicles did not have information regarding the facility posted where it can be seen or in the glove box.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(3).
Jan 25, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
  One of the veicles did not have information regarding the facility posted where it can be seen or in the glove box.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(3).
Jan 25, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
  One of the veicles did not have information regarding the facility posted where it can be seen or in the glove box.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5617(a)(3).
2022
Mar 1, 2022 to Sep 27, 202212 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
- Sep 27, 2022 inspection
- May 31, 2022 inspection
- May 31, 2022 inspection
- May 31, 2022 inspection
- May 31, 2022 inspection
- May 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 27, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
- Mar 1, 2022 inspection
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  At the time of inspection there was a broken fence gate that allowed access to the side of the building where it was observed to have a mouse trap and broken wood with protruding nail.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  At the time of inspection there were 3 bottles in the infant room in the refridgerator that were not labled.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
  At the time of inspection the exit doors in the preschool and toddler classes were blocked by play equipment.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(1).
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
  At the time of inspection the exit doors in the preschool and toddler classes were blocked by play equipment.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  At the time of inspection there was a broken fence gate that allowed access to the side of the building where it was observed to have a mouse trap and broken wood with protruding nail.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  At the time of inspection there were 3 bottles in the infant room in the refridgerator that were not labled.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
  At the time of inspection the exit doors in the preschool and toddler classes were blocked by play equipment.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  At the time of inspection there were 3 bottles in the infant room in the refridgerator that were not labled.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  At the time of inspection there was a broken fence gate that allowed access to the side of the building where it was observed to have a mouse trap and broken wood with protruding nail.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
Feb 22, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
  At the time of inspection the exit doors in the preschool and toddler classes were blocked by play equipment.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
  At the time of inspection there was a broken fence gate that allowed access to the side of the building where it was observed to have a mouse trap and broken wood with protruding nail.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  At the time of inspection there were 3 bottles in the infant room in the refridgerator that were not labled.
  Corrected Feb 28, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.2419(6).
2021
Dec 7, 2021 to Dec 8, 20214 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation
- Dec 7, 2021 complaint investigation

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