The Learning Tree

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Yoakum / Lavaca / 77995
Street address: 124 E Gonzales St
Phone: (361) 293-7415
Capacity: 89
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 13, 2012
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 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 21, 2026.

The same records list 14 cited deficiencies dated January 8, 2024 to July 21, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 6 High, 3 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 13 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 13 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 14 cited deficiencies for The Learning Tree in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 3 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-21.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	6
Medium High	3
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

2026-07-21 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.

Corrected at inspection

2025-08-26 · 746.5101(a) · High

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.

Correction date recorded: 2025-09-05

2024-05-24 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.

Correction date recorded: 2024-05-24

Full citation history from HHSC (28)

2026-07-21 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-21. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
2025-08-26 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-05. Correction verified: 2025-08-28.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.
2024-05-24 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-24. Correction verified: 2024-05-29.
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
2024-04-16 · 746.307(b)(4) · High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-21. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was grabbed roughly by a caregiver, and it was not reported to the parents timely.
2024-04-16 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-21. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
2024-04-16 · 746.2805(6) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-21. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
2024-04-16 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-21. Correction verified: 2024-05-24.
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
2024-01-08 · 746.611(a)(3) · Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
2024-01-08 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-24.
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
2024-01-08 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
2024-01-08 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
2024-01-08 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
2024-01-08 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
2024-01-08 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
2023-02-15 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Two Classrooms had cleaning supplies out in reach to children and one classroom had one electrical outlet not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
2022-12-12 · 746.3803(a)(1) · Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-12. Correction verified: 2023-01-17.
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
2022-08-17 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
2022-08-17 · 746.1301(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
The director lacked current transportation training.
2022-08-17 · 746.1311(d) · Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
2022-08-17 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
2022-03-07 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-08. Correction verified: 2022-03-16.
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
2022-03-07 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-15. Correction verified: 2022-03-16.
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
2022-03-07 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-07. Correction verified: 2022-03-16.
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
2022-03-07 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-09. Correction verified: 2022-03-16.
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
2022-03-07 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-21. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
2022-03-07 · 746.1301(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-21. Correction verified: 2022-05-02.
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
2022-02-11 · 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: 2022-02-14. Correction verified: 2022-02-11.
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
2022-02-11 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-25. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=916173

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.