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The Learning Center

Child care center · 515 N COURT ST, Longview, TX 75601-5202 · License 1716452

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Poor

Capacity 77. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (172)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using prohibited punishment by pulling a child by the arm after the child sat in the wrong seat.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed and 4 records were missing their Emergency Contact Address, 2 were missing their Emergency Medical Attention, 5 were missing some or all of their immunizations.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Self-control was not demonstrated when employees of the operation engaged in a physical altercation in the presence of children.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the most recent form was printed and posted.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had only conducted 1 fire drill in 2022.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During my inspection I observed 10 children's records, 6 of the records did not have an address for the emergency contact and 1 did not have the phone number for the contact. 5 of the records did not have a date of admission, 3 records did not have a special needs statement filled out, and 1 record did not have the full child's address.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
When completing the walk through 2 caregivers were unaware or unsure of how many children they were in charge of.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the inspection an Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the extinguishers monthly.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Drills were being completed according to all staff and director's however only some of the drills were being documented as complete.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the inspection an infant was seen in a table bucket seat without the straps being used.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection garbage, waste food, was observed inside a trash can that was within reach of children.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection it was found that a new Fire Inspection had not been completed since July of 2020.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Drills were being completed according to all staff and director's however only some of the drills were being documented as complete.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had only conducted 1 fire drill in 2022.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the inspection an infant was seen in a table bucket seat without the straps being used.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the extinguishers monthly.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection garbage, waste food, was observed inside a trash can that was within reach of children.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed and 4 records were missing their Emergency Contact Address, 2 were missing their Emergency Medical Attention, 5 were missing some or all of their immunizations.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
When completing the walk through 2 caregivers were unaware or unsure of how many children they were in charge of.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During my inspection I observed 10 children's records, 6 of the records did not have an address for the emergency contact and 1 did not have the phone number for the contact. 5 of the records did not have a date of admission, 3 records did not have a special needs statement filled out, and 1 record did not have the full child's address.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using prohibited punishment by pulling a child by the arm after the child sat in the wrong seat.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection it was found that a new Fire Inspection had not been completed since July of 2020.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the most recent form was printed and posted.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the inspection an Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Self-control was not demonstrated when employees of the operation engaged in a physical altercation in the presence of children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection garbage, waste food, was observed inside a trash can that was within reach of children.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had only conducted 1 fire drill in 2022.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the inspection an Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Drills were being completed according to all staff and director's however only some of the drills were being documented as complete.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using prohibited punishment by pulling a child by the arm after the child sat in the wrong seat.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During my inspection I observed 10 children's records, 6 of the records did not have an address for the emergency contact and 1 did not have the phone number for the contact. 5 of the records did not have a date of admission, 3 records did not have a special needs statement filled out, and 1 record did not have the full child's address.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Self-control was not demonstrated when employees of the operation engaged in a physical altercation in the presence of children.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
When completing the walk through 2 caregivers were unaware or unsure of how many children they were in charge of.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the most recent form was printed and posted.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed and 4 records were missing their Emergency Contact Address, 2 were missing their Emergency Medical Attention, 5 were missing some or all of their immunizations.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the extinguishers monthly.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection it was found that a new Fire Inspection had not been completed since July of 2020.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the inspection an infant was seen in a table bucket seat without the straps being used.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had only conducted 1 fire drill in 2022.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During my inspection I observed 10 children's records, 6 of the records did not have an address for the emergency contact and 1 did not have the phone number for the contact. 5 of the records did not have a date of admission, 3 records did not have a special needs statement filled out, and 1 record did not have the full child's address.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using prohibited punishment by pulling a child by the arm after the child sat in the wrong seat.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
During the inspection an Emergency Preparedness Plan was not available for review.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
When completing the walk through 2 caregivers were unaware or unsure of how many children they were in charge of.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
During the inspection it was found that a new Fire Inspection had not been completed since July of 2020.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed and 4 records were missing their Emergency Contact Address, 2 were missing their Emergency Medical Attention, 5 were missing some or all of their immunizations.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Self-control was not demonstrated when employees of the operation engaged in a physical altercation in the presence of children.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
During the inspection garbage, waste food, was observed inside a trash can that was within reach of children.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the most recent form was printed and posted.
Yes
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During the inspection an infant was seen in a table bucket seat without the straps being used.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Drills were being completed according to all staff and director's however only some of the drills were being documented as complete.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the extinguishers monthly.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. A caregiver was observed using prohibited punishment by pulling a child by the arm after the child sat in the wrong seat.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the inspection 8 children's records were reviewed and 4 records were missing their Emergency Contact Address, 2 were missing their Emergency Medical Attention, 5 were missing some or all of their immunizations.
4 746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs
During the inspection I observed the Potty-Chair to have urine still sitting in it after use.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The daycare director has not completed the monthly checklist for their playground.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review a child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
A fire inspection conducted by a local or state fire marshall was not available during the inspection.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
During review the operation stated they are not checking the detectors monthly.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
During the inspection the annual certification for the Children's Product Safety Commission was not completed or posted.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the inspection I observed nails and sharp brackets sticking out on the playground within reach of the children.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection report was not posted during the inspection. This was corrected at the inspection when the most recent form was printed and posted.
Yes
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the investigation it was found that a child was made to stay in timeout within a high chair for around 40 minutes.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (76)

76 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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