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Latarus Loving Day Home

No findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months.

2721 Crooked Crk, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (469) 665-0070

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Cubbycheck ClearNo serious findings since 2023

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMesquite licensed centers, n=38

No findings0 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits).

Critical0 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 4

76% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical5a–5aMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1742428 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend careyes
Night careyes
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2025
Mar 28, 2025 to Nov 17, 20258 inspections
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2024
Nov 22, 2024 to Nov 22, 20244 inspections
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2023
Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 13, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 13, 2023 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Jun 7, 2023 to Jun 7, 20234 inspections
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2022
Oct 27, 2022 to Nov 28, 20228 inspections
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Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  It was determined that a household member was smoking in the home during the hours of operation.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3503(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The latch on the back gate was broken causing the gate door to be easily opened.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Oct 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  It was determined that a household member was smoking in the home during the hours of operation.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3503(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The latch on the back gate was broken causing the gate door to be easily opened.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Oct 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  It was determined that a household member was smoking in the home during the hours of operation.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3503(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The latch on the back gate was broken causing the gate door to be easily opened.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Oct 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Oct 25, 2022Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
  It was determined that a household member was smoking in the home during the hours of operation.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Nov 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3503(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The latch on the back gate was broken causing the gate door to be easily opened.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Oct 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Sep 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  One assistant caregiver had 18 out of the required 24 hours.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Sep 27, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
Sep 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  One assistant caregiver had 18 out of the required 24 hours.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Sep 27, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
Sep 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  One assistant caregiver had 18 out of the required 24 hours.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Sep 27, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
Sep 15, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  One assistant caregiver had 18 out of the required 24 hours.
  Corrected Oct 14, 2022, verified Sep 27, 2022. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
May 26, 2022 to Aug 10, 20228 inspections
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Latarus Loving Day Home this page	Infant–School	12	5a–5a	Clear
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