Tarkington Learning Center

2520 FM 163 RD, Cleveland, TX 77327Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 1, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Tarkington Learning Center
License number
976906
Location
2520 FM 163 RD, Cleveland, TX 77327
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected August 1, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

92

Total Violations

Aug 1, 2025

Last Inspection

99

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (92)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 9, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Jul 9, 2025

One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Jul 9, 2025

One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 9, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 9, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Jul 9, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Jul 9, 2025

One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.901(6)Jul 9, 2025

One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-23

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-11

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(3)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.4501(b)Mar 11, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3415(5)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3417(3)Mar 6, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 6, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-17

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Aug 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Aug 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Aug 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Aug 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Aug 26, 2024

The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 7, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2909(3)Sep 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 26, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 26, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 26, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(8)Jan 26, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(d)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(d)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(d)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(d)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.2805(2)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-27

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Jan 23, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Oct 6, 2021

The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Oct 6, 2021

The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Oct 6, 2021

The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.3313(1)Oct 6, 2021

The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarkington Learning Center's safety grade?

Tarkington Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Tarkington Learning Center have?

Tarkington Learning Center has 92 total violations on record, including 76 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Tarkington Learning Center last inspected?

Tarkington Learning Center was last inspected on August 1, 2025.

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