The Learning Tree
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
16 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 16, 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
- The Learning Tree
- License number
- 1620082
- Location
- 1241 1ST ST, Hempstead, TX 77445
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 13.2/100
- Inspection record
- 16 inspections, last inspected December 16, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
80
Total Violations
Dec 16, 2025
Last Inspection
65
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (80)
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio was present in the infant classroom without an Eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was asked by the director to leave the premises. The caregiver left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio was present in the infant classroom without an Eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was asked by the director to leave the premises. The caregiver left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio was present in the infant classroom without an Eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was asked by the director to leave the premises. The caregiver left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio was present in the infant classroom without an Eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was asked by the director to leave the premises. The caregiver left the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children in care are inappropriately disciplined.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are allowed non-activity guided screen time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are left in time out for long periods of time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not use good judgement by making children stand in a corner facing a wall and placing their hands over their heads and or on their heads.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are left in time out for long periods of time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children in care are inappropriately disciplined.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are left in time out for long periods of time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not use good judgement by making children stand in a corner facing a wall and placing their hands over their heads and or on their heads.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are allowed non-activity guided screen time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not use good judgement by making children stand in a corner facing a wall and placing their hands over their heads and or on their heads.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not use good judgement by making children stand in a corner facing a wall and placing their hands over their heads and or on their heads.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children in care are inappropriately disciplined.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are allowed non-activity guided screen time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are allowed non-activity guided screen time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are left in time out for long periods of time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children in care are inappropriately disciplined.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-03
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23
Children 2 years old and younger were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver powered off the television and took the children to another class for free play.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two school age children were observed on their cell phones, not related to a planned activity. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver instructed the children to put the phones away.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two school age children were observed on their cell phones, not related to a planned activity. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver instructed the children to put the phones away.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two school age children were observed on their cell phones, not related to a planned activity. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver instructed the children to put the phones away.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23
Children 2 years old and younger were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver powered off the television and took the children to another class for free play.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two school age children were observed on their cell phones, not related to a planned activity. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver instructed the children to put the phones away.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23
Children 2 years old and younger were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver powered off the television and took the children to another class for free play.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Children 2 years old and younger were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver powered off the television and took the children to another class for free play.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-23
The caregiver in charge was also counted in child-caregiver ratio. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Several medication forms for children in care is not signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
4 out 5 staff did not have proof of education in their personnel file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
The entry door to the infant classroom is loose and portion of the door is hanging off the hinges.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
There were 0 of 4 lock down drills conducted for the year of 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
All fire drills for the year of 2022 exceeded the 3 minute required exit time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
Seven (7) children who are transported by the operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
6 children in care did not have a required health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
6 children in care did not have a required health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
Seven (7) children who are transported by the operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
All fire drills for the year of 2022 exceeded the 3 minute required exit time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The caregiver in charge was also counted in child-caregiver ratio. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Several medication forms for children in care is not signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The entry door to the infant classroom is loose and portion of the door is hanging off the hinges.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
4 out 5 staff did not have proof of education in their personnel file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
All fire drills for the year of 2022 exceeded the 3 minute required exit time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Several medication forms for children in care is not signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The entry door to the infant classroom is loose and portion of the door is hanging off the hinges.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
4 out 5 staff did not have proof of education in their personnel file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
The caregiver in charge was also counted in child-caregiver ratio. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 children in care did not have a required health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
There were 0 of 4 lock down drills conducted for the year of 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
Seven (7) children who are transported by the operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
All fire drills for the year of 2022 exceeded the 3 minute required exit time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
Several medication forms for children in care is not signed by the parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
The entry door to the infant classroom is loose and portion of the door is hanging off the hinges.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
4 out 5 staff did not have proof of education in their personnel file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
The caregiver in charge was also counted in child-caregiver ratio. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 children in care did not have a required health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
There were 0 of 4 lock down drills conducted for the year of 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-17
Seven (7) children who are transported by the operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-16
There were 0 of 4 lock down drills conducted for the year of 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13
One child's record was missing the address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04
The parent handbook was missing the following policies regarding activities: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; and The plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01
One child's record was missing the address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04
The parent handbook was missing the following policies regarding activities: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; and The plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01
The parent handbook was missing the following policies regarding activities: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; and The plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01
One child's record was missing the address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04
The parent handbook was missing the following policies regarding activities: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; and The plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-01
One child's record was missing the address for the emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-04
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Learning Tree's safety grade?
The Learning Tree has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 13.2 out of 100.
How many violations does The Learning Tree have?
The Learning Tree has 80 total violations on record, including 56 critical, 20 serious, and 4 minor.
When was The Learning Tree last inspected?
The Learning Tree was last inspected on December 16, 2025.