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Taft Learning Center

221 WALNUT ST, Taft, TX 78390-2639

Operation number:
1751771- 9871
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
San Patricio
Capacity:
20
License effective:
March 3, 2023
Hours:
07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3617560249
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 nine available inspections for Taft Learning Center from September 13, 2022 through January 13, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved staff training.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
9

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in San Patricio County

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.48

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.41

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: Staff training
Report finding
The director did have a current CPR and first-aid training, 1/27/2026.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection was expired upon inspection.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The storage room that is accessible to the children while they are on the playground has a broken door. The door does not close or lock.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The class activity plan was not posted. When brought to the directors attention one was located and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were 2 cots placed upside down on several stackable cots. The two cots were not the same kind of cots resulting in them not being able to be stacked securely. If the cots were to fall it could cause an injury. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The posted Menu was not current. This was correct when brought to the Director attention.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for the day care facility.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)