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The Learning Tree

Licensed Center · Yoakum, Lavaca County, TX · Operation No. 1354110

The Learning Tree holds a Full Permit issued August 13, 2012. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 28 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 13, 2012
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
89 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
124 E Gonzales St, Yoakum, TX 77995-3304
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
28
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 9 · Medium High 12 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jul 21, 2026 Inspection 1
Aug 26, 2025 Inspection 1
Oct 29, 2024 Inspection 0
Jul 25, 2024 Inspection 0
May 29, 2024 Inspection 0
May 24, 2024 Inspection 1
Apr 16, 2024 Report 4
Jan 8, 2024 Inspection 7
Feb 15, 2023 Inspection 1
Jan 17, 2023 Inspection 0
Dec 12, 2022 Report 1
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 16, 2022 Report 0
Aug 17, 2022 Inspection 4
Mar 16, 2022 Inspection 0
Mar 7, 2022 Inspection 6
Feb 11, 2022 Inspection 2
Feb 8, 2022 Report 0
Deficiency records
July 21, 2026 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
Corrected: July 21, 2026
August 26, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.
Corrected: September 5, 2025
May 24, 2024 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
Corrected: May 24, 2024
April 16, 2024 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 21, 2024
April 16, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
Corrected: May 21, 2024
April 16, 2024 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 21, 2024
April 16, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
Corrected: May 21, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
Corrected: January 12, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 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
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
Corrected: January 26, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
Corrected: January 12, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
February 15, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 15, 2023
December 12, 2022 Standard § 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
Corrected: January 12, 2023
August 17, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director lacked current transportation training.
Corrected: August 22, 2022
August 17, 2022 Standard § 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
Corrected: August 22, 2022
August 17, 2022 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
Corrected: August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
Corrected: August 24, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
Corrected: March 21, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 9, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
Corrected: March 15, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
Corrected: March 8, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022 Standard § 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
Corrected: March 21, 2022
February 11, 2022 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
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Corrected: February 14, 2022
February 11, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.
Corrected: February 25, 2022
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