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Learning and Beyond Clay

19600 Clay Road, Katy, TX 77449 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Learning and Beyond Clay is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 224 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 23). None of them came in the last 12 months. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #138 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #138 of 167 centers in Katy
3High risk
9Medium High risk
10Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 13 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 9, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 17, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Health & medication4
Training & qualifications4
Food & feeding2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios2
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

MediumNov 8, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
One infant did not have written feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
HighNov 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation lacked the emergency medical authorization forms for the children that are transported to and from the 'sister' operation to and from school. This was corrected at the inspection when the director of the 'sister' operation brought the required documentation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's records lacked the most current immunization record on file. One was corrected during the inspection when the parent submitted the updated immunization record.
Correction verified Nov 11, 2024
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Four caregivers' records did not have the educational requirement in file.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's records lacked the immunization record for their age.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
Medium LowNov 13, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Two caregivers file did not have the notarized affidavit in file.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
HighNov 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was completed on 09/13/2022. The director stated the fees had been paid 3 months ago. They are anticipating the fire inspection to be completed soon.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
A child's record indicated a food allergy. There was no emergency care/food allergy emergency plan on file. One child's record had a food allergey emergency plan on file with no medications provided by the parent.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License §746.901(9)
Two caregivers, one being a driver, did not have the current drivers license and or identification on file.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
One caregivers file did not include the training fpr training period 8/28/22-8/28/23.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2023
Medium HighMay 18, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The last annual health inspection was conducted on 04/12/22.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
Medium HighNov 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers §746.5305
A fire extinguisher in a classroom was on the countertop and not mounted. This was corrected at the inspection when the director removed it.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram §746.401(4)
One classroom did not have the emergency and evacuation diagram posted. This was corrected at the inspection when the director had it posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 16, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
An infant classroom had 6 infants with a specified age group (SAG) of 15 months.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2022
HighOct 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface §746.4601(6)
The stationary play equipment was not anchored.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
MediumOct 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
There were 7 stationary equipment sharing the same use zone.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The surfacing on the slided on pre-k/schooler playground had been compacted.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
MediumNov 17, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
There were 3 individuals no longer associated with the operation with an active staus. This was corrected at the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 17, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's record did not have the updated immunization record on file.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
There were 5 caregivers without a CPR training certificate in direct care of children.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
There were 5 caregivers without a first aid training certificate in direct care of children.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
MediumNov 17, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by caregivers. The required training topics are 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. One caregiver lacked 1-6, and 5 caregivers lacked #2.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium HighNov 17, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The fence gate had a missing board. The fence in the playground had an opening at the bottom. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity224 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 7, 2017
DirectorTabitha Gonzalez
Phone8324647787
State operation #1651254

Common questions

Does Learning and Beyond Clay take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Learning and Beyond Clay’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Learning and Beyond Clay accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Learning and Beyond Clay had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 8, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Learning and Beyond Clay compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is tied for #138 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Learning and Beyond Clay last inspected?

Sep 14, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77449

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1651254 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.