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The Learning Express Center LLC #1

101 W NEY ST, Del Rio, TX 78840-5958

Operation number:
1671326
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Val Verde
Capacity:
62
License effective:
May 1, 2018
Hours:
06:15 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8307742250
Email:
thelearningexpressllc1@gmail.com
Website:
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 21 available inspections for The Learning Express Center LLC #1 from September 2, 2021 through August 17, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 16 local median in 78840

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.05
Local median
1.02

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.5

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three fire extinguishers were last serviced MAY 2025.
Correction deadline
June 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have instructions on how parents may access minimum standards online in their operational policy.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The opertaion had 5 booster seats that were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed these carseats from vans they used.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 of 6 childrens files were lacking required immunizations in file.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The infant classroom was dark to the point you could not see the children in care.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to meet the special need requirements.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center does not have 6 inches of loose fill in the playground with the play structure.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The person left in charge did not come forward when asked who was in charge while the director was out.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver neglected to account for all the children prior to leaving the playground and left a child unsupervised. The child was unsupervised for approximately 17 minutes, during which time the child left the playground. The child was found by people passing the center.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The center failed to meet the special supervision needs of the child because the parent notified the center that the child was known to run away.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The parent notified the center that the child had a tendency to run away, and the director did not ensure there was a plan in place or sufficient staff to meet the special supervision requirements for the child.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in the playground for approximately 17 minutes. During this time, the child left the playground and was found walking away from the center.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The stationary bouncing teeter totter was not installed over surfacing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The stationary teeter toter was not anchored properly.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Official code
746.4601(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The permit renewal letter was not posted.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Official code
746.401(11)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The investigation letter provided on 07/27 was not posted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of five caregivers training reviewed had last taken the abuse and neglect training on 05/22/21.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of five caregivers trainings reviewed had last taken the SIDS/Shaken Baby/Child Brain Development training on 05/22/2021.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of five caregivers files reviewed had last taken the required training on 07/12/21.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The Pre-K classroom had peeling paint. The building wall facing the playground had a whole and you could see the insulation. The door frame facing the playground was broken and splintered. A plug cover in the school age room was broken and you could see the wiring for the plug.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of four children's immunization records reviewed were not up to date.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)