The Learning Tree

Childcare Center|124 E GONZALES ST, Yoakum, TX 77995|(361) 293-7415

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
1354110
Expires
August 13, 2026
Licensed Capacity
89 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

19 records
  • routine#862234758

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2025-09-05
  • routine#862234757

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862234756

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862234755

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862234754

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    High

    A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.

    746.1605(1)Corrected 2024-05-24
  • complaint#862361048

    4 violations found (4 high severity).

    Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language

    High

    During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.

    746.2805(6)Corrected 2024-05-21

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    High

    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.

    746.305(a)(6)Corrected 2024-05-21

    Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

    High

    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.

    746.307(b)(4)Corrected 2024-05-21

    Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    High

    During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.

    746.2805(3)Corrected 2024-05-21
  • routine#862234753

    7 violations found (3 high, 4 medium severity).

    Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    Medium

    Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

    746.1309(c)Corrected 2024-01-19

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    High

    One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.

    746.605(6)Corrected 2024-01-12

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

    High

    One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.

    746.1301(a)(1)(A)Corrected 2024-01-12

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Medium

    Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.

    746.1309(e)Corrected 2024-01-19

    Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

    Medium

    One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.

    746.611(a)(3)Corrected 2024-01-26

    Required Immunizations

    High

    One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.

    746.613(a)Corrected 2024-01-19

    Documentation of Drills

    Medium

    The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.

    746.5205(4)Corrected 2024-01-19
  • routine#862234752

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    High

    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.

    746.3701Corrected 2023-02-15
  • routine#862234751

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862361047

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

    High

    The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.

    746.3803(a)(1)Corrected 2023-01-12
  • routine#862234750

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862361046

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862234749

    4 violations found (3 high, 1 medium severity).

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    High

    Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.

    746.3407(12)Corrected 2022-08-17

    Documentation of Drills

    Medium

    The last documented fire drill was February 2022.

    746.5205(4)Corrected 2022-08-24

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

    High

    The director lacked current transportation training.

    746.1301(7)(A)Corrected 2022-08-22

    Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    High

    The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.

    746.1311(d)Corrected 2022-08-22
  • routine#862234748

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862234747

    6 violations found (5 high, 1 medium severity).

    Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

    High

    Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.

    746.1301(6)(A)Corrected 2022-03-21

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    High

    Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.

    746.4901(a)Corrected 2022-03-15

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    High

    Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.

    746.605(6)Corrected 2022-03-09

    Posting of Activity Plan

    Medium

    One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.

    746.2209Corrected 2022-03-08

    Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    High

    Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.

    746.1301(5)(A)Corrected 2022-03-21

    Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    High

    Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.

    746.2431Corrected 2022-03-07
  • routine#862234746

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

    745.641Corrected 2022-02-14

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-02-25
  • complaint#862361045

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862234745

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862234744

    7 violations found (4 high, 3 medium severity).

    Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    High

    One yellow table in the outdoor play area was observed to have cracks on the corners posing a pinching hazard.

    746.3701(5)Corrected 2021-07-01

    Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using

    High

    Four water tables were observed to have standing water inside them posing a health hazard.

    746.3407(6)Corrected 2021-07-01

    Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    High

    Gas Inspection has not been completed within the two year period. The last gas inspection was conducted on 04/01/2019.

    746.5401Corrected 2021-07-14

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    Medium

    One child's record reviewed did not have the latest immunization record on file available for review.

    746.603(a)(4)Corrected 2021-07-07

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    Operation allowed one caregiver to be present prior to receiving the person's background check.

    745.641Corrected 2021-07-02

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Medium

    One infant did not have their monthly feeding schedule updated. The last time the feeding schedule was reviewed was in May 2021.

    746.2421(b)Corrected 2021-07-02

    Children's Products- Annual Certification

    Medium

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission annual certification has not been updated. The last verification was 08/01/14.

    746.4135(b)Corrected 2021-07-02

Availability

89 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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