Taft Learning Center
Taft Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Taft, TX, licensed for up to 20 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 7). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 43% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 19 centers in San Patricio County and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
The director did have a current CPR and first-aid training, 1/27/2026.
The annual fire inspection was expired upon inspection.
The posted Menu was not current. This was correct when brought to the Director attention.
There were 2 cots placed upside down on several stackable cots. The two cots were not the same kind of cots resulting in them not being able to be stacked securely. If the cots were to fall it could cause an injury. This was corrected during the inspection.
The storage room that is accessible to the children while they are on the playground has a broken door. The door does not close or lock.
The class activity plan was not posted. When brought to the directors attention one was located and posted.
The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for the day care facility.
About this center
Common questions
Does Taft Learning Center take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Taft Learning Center’s hours?
7:30 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Taft Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Taft Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 28, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Taft Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Patricio County?
It is #14 of 19 centers in San Patricio County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Taft Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 13, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1751771- 9871 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.