The Learning Tree
Does The Learning Tree have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 34 child-care citations for The Learning Tree in YOAKUM, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 10 are recorded at the High level and 15 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 10 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
- High
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
Show 31 earlier citations
- High
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
- High
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was grabbed roughly by a caregiver, and it was not reported to the parents timely.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed one caregiver to be present prior to receiving the person's background check.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two Classrooms had cleaning supplies out in reach to children and one classroom had one electrical outlet not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
- Medium High
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
- Medium High
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director lacked current transportation training.
- Medium High
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
- Medium High
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
- Medium High
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
- Medium High
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
- Medium High
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
- Medium High
746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
Four water tables were observed to have standing water inside them posing a health hazard.
- Medium High
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
One yellow table in the outdoor play area was observed to have cracks on the corners posing a pinching hazard.
- Medium High
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Gas Inspection has not been completed within the two year period. The last gas inspection was conducted on 04/01/2019.
- Medium
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
- Medium
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
- Medium
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
One infant did not have their monthly feeding schedule updated. The last time the feeding schedule was reviewed was in May 2021.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Consumer Product Safety Commission annual certification has not been updated. The last verification was 08/01/14.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's record reviewed did not have the latest immunization record on file available for review.
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