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Learning Express-Station 4

1407 W CORSICANA ST, Athens, TX 75751-2225

Operation number:
1685139
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Henderson
Capacity:
140
License effective:
July 3, 2019
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9039045072
Email:
christiepowellstearman@gmail.com

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 25 available inspections for Learning Express-Station 4 from October 4, 2021 through May 26, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 20, 2025 and involved supervision.

Seven later inspections, from July 8, 2025 through May 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 17 local median in Henderson County

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.68
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
16%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.68

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. There were several people that stated that a caregiver is on her phone excessively throughout the day.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
While doing a walk through, 2 classes had cleaning supplies that said keep out of reach of children under unlocked sinks and accessible to children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. The operation did not have training files that were requested.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vans at the operation did not have alarms on them. This was discussed with the operation and the owner will be installing.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was a spring rider on the playground that requires loose fill that did not have loose fill. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Medication
Report finding
Medication records were checked for the HASA and found that the full name of the children listed was not being used.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(c)(1) - Medication Records - Name of Child
Official code
746.3805(c)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The attendance record of an employee was not made available upon request.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection a HASA was conducted and eight employee training records were reviewed and three were missing training on the six topics.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands with running water after an infant diaper change.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During inspection it was observed a food allergy posting included five children. Records were reviewed and three stated diagnosed food allergies without a doctors statement or signature.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During inspection the HASA was completed and two records did not have current immunizations.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed that diaper changing mat in infant room had mutliple tears. Packing tape was used to cover tears but came off when pad was cleaned.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection of the toddler 2's room a large hole behind the door was observed with loose drywall and insulation was visible and exposed to the children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 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: Facility condition
Report finding
It was observed after an infant's diaper change caregiver washed infants hands with baby wipes and not with soapy water.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was observed two infants were not strapped into the high chair table. This was corrected at inspection when cargiver strapped infants into the table.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During inspection bleach wipes were observed in the reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During personnel records review one employee was found to not have current pediatric cpr and 1st aid.Cpr and 1st aid was for k - 12.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)