ACTIVE POOR Compliance

The Learning Tree

124 E GONZALES ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995

License #1354110 | Expires: Aug 13, 2012

Day Care Center
Type
89
Capacity
19
Inspections
34
Violations

Compliance Summary

10
Critical
15
Serious
9
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Aug 26, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Oct 29, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 25, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 29, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 24, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Apr 16, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 4
Jan 8, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 7
Feb 15, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Jan 17, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 12, 2022 OTHER Violations Found 1
Sep 27, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 16, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 17, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
Mar 16, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 7, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 6
Feb 11, 2022 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Feb 8, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Jul 13, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 30, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 7

Violation Details

Critical Corrected

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

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

Serious Corrected

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

Corrected: May 24, 2024

Critical Corrected

During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.

Corrected: May 21, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: May 21, 2024

Critical Corrected

During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.

Corrected: May 21, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: May 21, 2024

Moderate Corrected

Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.

Corrected: Jan 19, 2024

Moderate Corrected

One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.

Corrected: Jan 26, 2024

Moderate Corrected

The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.

Corrected: Jan 19, 2024

Moderate Corrected

Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.

Corrected: Jan 19, 2024

Serious Corrected

One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.

Serious Corrected

One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.

Critical Corrected

One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.

Serious Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.

Serious Corrected

The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.

Moderate Corrected

The last documented fire drill was February 2022.

Serious Corrected

The director lacked current transportation training.

Critical Corrected

Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.

Serious Corrected

Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.

Serious Corrected

Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.

Moderate Corrected

One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.

Serious Corrected

Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.

Serious Corrected

Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.

Serious Corrected

Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.

Critical Corrected

Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

Critical Corrected

Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.

Critical Corrected

Operation allowed one caregiver to be present prior to receiving the person's background check.

Moderate Corrected

The Consumer Product Safety Commission annual certification has not been updated. The last verification was 08/01/14.

Moderate Corrected

One infant did not have their monthly feeding schedule updated. The last time the feeding schedule was reviewed was in May 2021.

Serious Corrected

Gas Inspection has not been completed within the two year period. The last gas inspection was conducted on 04/01/2019.

Serious Corrected

One yellow table in the outdoor play area was observed to have cracks on the corners posing a pinching hazard.

Moderate Corrected

One child's record reviewed did not have the latest immunization record on file available for review.

Serious Corrected

Four water tables were observed to have standing water inside them posing a health hazard.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.