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The Learning Tree

Child care center · 124 E GONZALES ST, Yoakum, TX 77995-3304 · License 1354110

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 89. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (219)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director lacked current transportation training.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
4 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
Yes
4 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director lacked current transportation training.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
Yes
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director lacked current transportation training.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
4 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
Yes
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
4 746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
5 746.5101(a) - 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.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
Yes
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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.
4 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director lacked current transportation training.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.

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

Inspections (75)

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

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