Tarkington Learning Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Cleveland / Liberty / 77327
Street address: 2520 Fm 163 Rd
Phone: (281) 432-2273
Capacity: 99
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 26, 2009
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 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 10, 2026.

The same records list 23 cited deficiencies dated August 26, 2024 to July 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 14 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 4 corrected at inspection, 19 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 19 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 23 cited deficiencies for Tarkington Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 14 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-10.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	4
Medium High	14
Medium	4
Medium Low	1
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

2026-07-10 · 746.801(5) · Medium

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-31

2026-07-10 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction…

Corrected at inspection

2026-07-10 · 746.5305 · Medium High

Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.

Corrected at inspection

Full citation history from HHSC (30)

2026-07-10 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.
2026-07-10 · 746.4807(c) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure.
2026-07-10 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-07-22.
The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.
2026-07-10 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024
2026-07-10 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-17.
The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.
2026-07-10 · 746.5305 · Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.
2026-07-10 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: Not recorded.
CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table.
2026-07-10 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-31. Correction verified: 2026-08-06.
Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.
2025-07-09 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-23. Correction verified: 2025-07-14.
One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.
2025-07-09 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-23. Correction verified: 2025-07-14.
One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.
2025-03-11 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.
2025-03-11 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.
2025-03-11 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-11. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.
2025-03-06 · 746.3415(1) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
2025-03-06 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
2025-03-06 · 746.3415(5) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
2025-03-06 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.
2025-03-06 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.
2025-03-06 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.
2025-03-06 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-17. Correction verified: 2025-03-24.
Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.
2024-08-26 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-02. Correction verified: 2024-08-28.
The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.
2024-08-26 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-02. Correction verified: 2024-08-28.
The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.
2024-08-26 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-26. Correction verified: 2024-08-26.
The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.
2023-09-07 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.
2022-09-14 · 746.2909(3) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.
2022-01-26 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-01. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.
2022-01-23 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-26. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.
2022-01-23 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-27. Correction verified: 2022-01-27.
The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.
2022-01-23 · 746.307(d) · Medium High
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-27. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.
2022-01-23 · 746.2805(2) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-26. Correction verified: 2022-01-28.
Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=455650

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.