The Learning Express Center LLC #1

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Del Rio / Val Verde / 78840
Street address: 101 W Ney St
Phone: (830) 774-2250
Capacity: 62
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:15 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 1, 2018
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 9 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 23, 2026.

The same records list 4 cited deficiencies dated April 5, 2024 to June 9, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 4 cited deficiencies for The Learning Express Center LLC #1 in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 9 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-23.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	3
Medium	1
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-09 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High

Fire Extinguishers Serviced

Three fire extinguishers were last serviced MAY 2025.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-15

2024-11-21 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

The opertaion had 5 booster seats that were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed these carseats from vans they used.

Corrected at inspection

2024-11-21 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium

Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

The operation did not have instructions on how parents may access minimum standards online in their operational policy.

Correction date recorded: 2024-11-22

Full citation history from HHSC (20)

2026-06-09 · 746.5307(b) · Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-15. Correction verified: 2026-06-11.
Three fire extinguishers were last serviced MAY 2025.
2024-11-21 · 746.501(a)(23) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-22. Correction verified: 2024-11-22.
The operation did not have instructions on how parents may access minimum standards online in their operational policy.
2024-11-21 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-11-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The opertaion had 5 booster seats that were expired. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed these carseats from vans they used.
2024-04-05 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-17.
3 of 6 childrens files were lacking required immunizations in file.
2023-09-27 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-27. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
The infant classroom was dark to the point you could not see the children in care.
2023-09-27 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-23. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
The center does not have 6 inches of loose fill in the playground with the play structure.
2023-09-27 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
2023-09-27 · 746.1013(a)(1) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-27. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
The person left in charge did not come forward when asked who was in charge while the director was out.
2023-09-27 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
The operational policy lacks the criteria the center will use to meet the special need requirements.
2023-02-28 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: 2023-04-28.
A caregiver neglected to account for all the children prior to leaving the playground and left a child unsupervised. The child was unsupervised for approximately 17 minutes, during which time the child left the playground. The child was found by people passing the center.
2023-02-28 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-26. Correction verified: 2023-04-28.
A child was left unsupervised in the playground for approximately 17 minutes. During this time, the child left the playground and was found walking away from the center.
2023-02-28 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: 2023-04-28.
The center failed to meet the special supervision needs of the child because the parent notified the center that the child was known to run away.
2023-02-28 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: 2023-04-28.
The parent notified the center that the child had a tendency to run away, and the director did not ensure there was a plan in place or sufficient staff to meet the special supervision requirements for the child.
2022-11-14 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-21. Correction verified: 2022-11-21.
The stationary bouncing teeter totter was not installed over surfacing.
2022-11-14 · 746.4601(5) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-21. Correction verified: 2022-12-21.
The stationary teeter toter was not anchored properly.
2022-08-17 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Five out of five caregivers training reviewed had last taken the abuse and neglect training on 05/22/21.
2022-08-17 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Five out of five caregivers trainings reviewed had last taken the SIDS/Shaken Baby/Child Brain Development training on 05/22/2021.
2022-08-17 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
Five out of five caregivers files reviewed had last taken the required training on 07/12/21.
2022-08-17 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-17. Correction verified: 2022-08-17.
The investigation letter provided on 07/27 was not posted.
2022-08-17 · 746.401(11) · Medium
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-17. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
The permit renewal letter was not posted.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1302581

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.