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Norman M. Thomas Learning Center

1404 S NORTON AVE, Freer, TX 78357

Operation number:
1600356- 9871
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Duval
Capacity:
68
License effective:
November 16, 2015
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3613946800
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Norman M. Thomas Learning Center from April 27, 2022 through June 18, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved parent rights.

Two later inspections, from May 14, 2026 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 11 local median in Texas

Compared to 9,612 Texas facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Parent was not notified immediately after a child was placed at risk by getting hit in the head and body several times.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers in charge of supervising the children did not intervene timely when two children were involved in a physical altercation. One child sustained injuries to the head as a result.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Low concern: Incident records
Report finding
Director did not review and did not sign the completed report, before it was shared with parent.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
Official code
746.705
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Consumer Product Safety form was last reviewed on January 3, 2023.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drills were last conducted on January 2023.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not include the relocation site after children safely exit the builing, the two paths to exit the builing, and the severe weather relocation site.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Official code
746.5207(a)