Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.5
The Learning Center
124 COUNTRY LANE DR, Lumberton, TX 77657-6802
- Operation number:
- 944190
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hardin
- Capacity:
- 186
- License effective:
- April 27, 2009
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 4097552999
- Email:
- lh.tlc2009@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Learning Center from November 29, 2021 through January 25, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 25, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 77657
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 36%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.78
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.
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 28, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher in one of the operation's vans was not properly secured in the passenger compartment. A picture was taken.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 5, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- During the walk through, one caregiver was observed with 7 children. The specified age group for this class was determined to be 12-17 months of age. One caregiver can only have 5 children with this specified age group. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
- Correction deadline
- August 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Evidence supports through caregiver interview that cups used for infants are being washed in the handwashing sink.
- Correction deadline
- August 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 6, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One caregiver was observed using a cell phone for personal use during naptime. This was discussed with the Director.
- Correction deadline
- November 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
- Official code
- 746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two infants in care that were younger that 12 months of age were observed with a boppy pillow and blanket in their cribs.
- Correction deadline
- November 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- During the inspection, one infant was observed with a propped bottle. This was corrected during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
- Official code
- 746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two cribs had sheets that were not snug fitting. The sheets were loose and able to be grabbed off of the mattress.
- Correction deadline
- November 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three children's records were lacking a current immunization record.
- Correction deadline
- December 6, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 1, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The infants in the 12-18 month room did have the straps on while sitting at the toddler table. Caregivers put the straps on during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407