The Learning Tree
Licensed Center · Hempstead, Waller County, TX · Operation No. 1620082
The Learning Tree holds a Full Permit issued August 22, 2016. In the state's 60-month public window it has 7 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 22, 2016
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
65 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1241 1st St, Hempstead, TX 77445-5534
The 60-month record
7
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 9 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Report | 4 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Inspection | 10 |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
July 10, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio was present in the infant classroom without an Eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was asked by the director to leave the premises. The caregiver left the operation.
Corrected: July 10, 2024
April 11, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not use good judgement by making children stand in a corner facing a wall and placing their hands over their heads and or on their heads.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
April 11, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children in care are inappropriately disciplined.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
April 11, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are allowed non-activity guided screen time.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
April 11, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are left in time out for long periods of time.
Corrected: July 3, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: January 23, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Children 2 years old and younger were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver powered off the television and took the children to another class for free play.
Corrected: January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024 Standard § 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two school age children were observed on their cell phones, not related to a planned activity. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver instructed the children to put the phones away.
Corrected: January 9, 2024
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
All fire drills for the year of 2022 exceeded the 3 minute required exit time.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
4 out 5 staff did not have proof of education in their personnel file.
Corrected: January 16, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were 0 of 4 lock down drills conducted for the year of 2022.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric CPR training.
Corrected: January 17, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The entry door to the infant classroom is loose and portion of the door is hanging off the hinges.
Corrected: January 17, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Low Verbatim from the agency record
6 children in care did not have a required health statement.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver in charge was also counted in child-caregiver ratio. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Corrected: January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
Seven (7) children who are transported by the operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms
Corrected: January 16, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric first aid training.
Corrected: January 17, 2023
January 10, 2023 Standard § 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Several medication forms for children in care is not signed by the parent.
Corrected: January 13, 2023
January 21, 2022 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The parent handbook was missing the following policies regarding activities: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; and The plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Corrected: February 1, 2022
January 21, 2022 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child's record was missing the address for the emergency contact.
Corrected: February 4, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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