Tarkington Learning Center

Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from January 23, 2022 to October 16, 2026, newest first: 14 visits and 30 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. October 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. October 14, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

3. July 10, 2026 · Inspection · 8 citations

   • 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: July 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.

   • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024

   • 746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: July 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.

   • 746.4807(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2026 · Correction verified: July 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: July 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2026 · Correction verified: August 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

4. August 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

5. July 9, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: July 23, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.

   • 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 23, 2025 · Correction verified: July 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

6. March 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

7. March 11, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 11, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

8. March 6, 2025 · Investigation · 7 citations

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.

   • 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 17, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

9. August 26, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 26, 2024 · Correction verified: August 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2024 · Correction verified: August 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

   • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 2, 2024 · Correction verified: August 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

10. September 7, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

11. March 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

12. September 14, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

13. January 26, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 1, 2022 · Correction verified: January 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.

14. January 23, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 4 citations

    • 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2022 · Correction verified: January 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.

    • 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2022 · Correction verified: January 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.

    • 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2022 · Correction verified: January 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.

    • 746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 27, 2022 · Correction verified: January 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.

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Sources

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• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.