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Golden Keys Learning Center LLC

246 SOUTHWEST PKWY E, College Station, TX 77840-4662

Operation number:
835438
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brazos
Capacity:
59
License effective:
July 16, 2004
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9796939944
Email:
gklc@goldenkeyslc.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 12 available inspections for Golden Keys Learning Center LLC from March 11, 2022 through December 4, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 7, 2025 and involved staff training.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from August 17, 2025 through December 4, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 77840

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.92
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
24%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.73

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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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The 30 annual training hours was not accessible for Childcare Regulation to review.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection, a person with an inactive background check was observed caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the inspection, a person with a pending background check was observed around the children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, it was found that the operation places a child in a highchair for time out.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy was missing a section on breastfeeding.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Official code
746.501(a)(25)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy did not have a section explaining health checks.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(27) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
Official code
746.501(a)(27)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under two years old were observed in a classroom with a television playing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television around.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 5 children records reviewed, 1 child did not have vision and hearing screening records on file.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
Official code
746.629(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The health statement for one child was missing from the file, as the child was enrolled February 3. 2020.
Correction deadline
March 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the 5 children records reviewed all 5 files were missing all or part of the required information for the Emergency Care Physician and/or the Emergency Care Facility.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 2 files missing the address of the emergency contact. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the names and phone number for persons other than parent to whom the child may be released. Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 3 files missing the statement of special needs acknowlegement. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the childs date of admission to the child care center.
Correction deadline
March 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)