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Childcare center · Yoakum, TX
The Learning Tree
A licensed child care center in Yoakum, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 124 E GONZALES ST, Yoakum, TX 77995
County: Lavaca County
Phone: (361) 293-7415
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 89 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1354110
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 13, 2012
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 7 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 3, Medium 4, Medium Low 1)
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 February 8, 2022 to July 21, 2026, newest first: 18 visits and 28 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.
July 21, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
August 26, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
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 5, 2025 · Correction verified: August 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.
October 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 24, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2024 · Correction verified: May 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
April 16, 2024 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 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.
January 8, 2024 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2024 · Correction verified: January 25, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
February 15, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 12, 2022 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2023 · Correction verified: January 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
September 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 16, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
August 17, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 24, 2022 · Correction verified: August 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director lacked current transportation training.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
March 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
March 7, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 9, 2022 · Correction verified: March 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 15, 2022 · Correction verified: March 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2022 · Correction verified: March 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 8, 2022 · Correction verified: March 16, 2022 · 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.
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2022 · Correction verified: May 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
February 11, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 25, 2022 · Correction verified: March 7, 2022 · 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.
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: February 14, 2022 · Correction verified: February 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
February 8, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- 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.