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The Learning Lodge

203 N MAIN ST, Nolanville, TX 76559-4324

Operation number:
1733301
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
59
License effective:
September 1, 2022
Hours:
05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2546988808
Email:
Not listed
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 44 available inspections for The Learning Lodge from February 7, 2022 through June 17, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 47 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
44

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
47

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
35

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

44 total inspections vs 12 local median in Bell County

Compared to 158 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.07
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.26

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.

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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two first aid kits were missing the guide to first aid.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
Official code
746.4003(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During an inspection, it was observed a caregiver was preparing lunch while supervising children and there were more than 12 kids in care.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Official code
746.1203(3)(B)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During a follow-up inspection, it was observed a 6 month old infant was in a classroom with children more than a 18-month age gap. The oldest child was 2 years 8 months. This was corrected when a caregiver brought the infant to another classroom.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During an inspection, it was observed a 5 month old infant was in a classroom with children more than a 18-month age gap. The oldest child was 6 years old. This was corrected when a caregiver brought the infant to another classroom.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, there was evidence to suggest a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when talking to a parent about their child.
Correction deadline
June 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During an inspection it was observed an infant was in a room with children that had more than an 18-month age gap. The infant was 14 months and the oldest child was 40 months.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed asleep in a crib with loose fitting sheet.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed sleeping on a pillow in side the crib.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was overheard telling children who were awake to hush during the rest period.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Children were observed on cots/mats and had been laying there more than 1 hour without being given an alternate activity.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Official code
746.2907(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Fire extinguishers were not observed in either of the two vehicles.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diapering a child.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This is related to a DFPS investigation. A child was prohibited from active play when the child was placed in a child-sized highchair in the room away from the other children who were engaged in active play.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
Official code
746.2805(9)
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
This is related to a DFPS investigation. Broken floor tiles and dirty carpets were observed in the toddler room and in areas used by the children posing a health and safety risk.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
This is related to a DFPS investigation. The operation did not have a record of employment on file for a caregiver. The caregiver was observed providing care to the children.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
During the inspection a 2 month old was observed to be in the pre k classroom. All 10 of the other children present were greater than 18 months older than the infant.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the van used to transport 5 children, four of them between the ages of 4-6 years old, was not equipt with any booster seats or forward facing child safety seat.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5607(e)(4)(B) - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height or cannot be properly secured
Official code
746.5607(e)(4)(B)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation stated that for discipline the children are given a time out for "about 10 minutes".
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the bathroom in the pre k classroom was not equipped with soap for hand washing.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.4405
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection 2/4 of the rooms observed during naptime did not provide enough lighting for adequate supervision of the children.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver stated that due to the sink in the infant room not working, infants use a little bit of hand sanitizer to keep their hands clean.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3420(1) - Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
Official code
746.3420(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection a caregiver began serving snack to the children without washing their hands first.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Official code
746.3415(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child's diaper and did not have them wash their hands afterwards.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was missing tweezers and a thermometer.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 rooms of napping children with no caregivers present in any of the rooms. There were 20 children left unsupervised ranging in age from 12 months - 4 years old.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that two of the caregivers who provide transportation did not have their required two hours of transportation training.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Official code
746.1301(a)(7)(A)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection emergency drill form was reviewed and the last documented drill was 12/2022.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection the operation was re-cited for not having a current activity plan posted for all age groups. There was not a daily schedule posted for pre k or toddler aged children.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection the pack n plays were observed to have sheets on them that presented an entanglement hazard and were not snug fitted.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an inspection it was found that caregivers were hitting children as a way to control their behaviors.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a current activity plan posted for all age groups. There was not a daily schedule posted for pre k or toddler aged children.
Correction deadline
July 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection, screen time was observed and it did not meet educational goals. The children were observed watching Sonic.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a shelf that was hung in the infant room, over pack n plays, that was coming out of the wall and a falling hazard. There were also two storage cabinets in the bathrooms that were a falling hazard and needed to be secured to the walls. On the playground the tarp was also coming up from under the loose fill, presenting a potential tripping hazard.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection the infant's pack n play and sheets were observed to be dirty, with dirt, spit up and food crumbs. The floors throughout were observed to have hair, dirt and crumbs. The toys in every classroom were observed to have dirt on them. The trash cans and stools in and around the operation were also observed to have dirt and other things stuck to them.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection cleaning supplies and Raid were observed in the toddler bathroom, under the sink, without a lock and hand sanitizer and cleaner were observed in the pre k room on a low shelf, within reach of the children in care.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
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: Environmental health
Report finding
During the inspection it was observed that children were eating breakfast without washing their hands first.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection emergency drills could not be reviewed as there was not an emergency drill form. One was emailed to the operaiton to begin using.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection the pack n plays were observed to have sheets on them that presented an entanglement hazard as they were not designed for the pack n plays they were being used on.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the monitoring inspection the fridge in the infant classroom was observed to have thawed breast milk with a date from June marked on it, as well as the fridge having hair, and dirt or old food stuck to it, needing to be cleaned out.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
After reviewing child/caregiver ratios, it was determined there was more than an 18 month age difference between the youngest infant and the oldest child in a group. The youngest child was eight months old and the oldest child was 3-years-old. This was corrected at inspection when the oldest child was brought to a different classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide detector had not been tested monthly. The carbon monoxide detector was tested during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
After a review of children's records, three children enrolled in care did not have immunization records on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A feeding utensil (sippy cup) was observed sitting on the handwashing sink in the infant classroom. The sippy cup was immediately removed when addressed and this deficiency was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The First Aid kit was found to be incomplete. There were no scissors nor tweezers.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Ceiling tiles in the infant and pre-k/school-age classrooms were separating from the ceiling. Paint was peeling from the wall in the 2-3 year-old classroom and in the pre-k/school-age classroom. The baseboards were separating or missing from the wall in the 2-3 year-old classroom. A portion of a wall in the 2-3 year-old classroom needed to be cleaned as stains were visible.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A rug in the toddler classroom needed to be cleaned as stains were visible. Sinks in the toddler and infant classrooms needed to be cleaned as stains were visible. Both sinks were immediately cleaned when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance regarding the sinks.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A toy box on the playground was observed to have shear points on it.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)