The Learning Center
The Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, TX, licensed for up to 186 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (4 of 13). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in Lumberton and better than 26% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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An infant crib was observed to have toys with the child present inside after waking from sleep. Another infant under a month old was observed to have a pacifier attached to their clothing while sleeping.
There was a child observed sleeping on their stomach without being able to independently roll over. The caregiver supervising reported that the infant prefers to sleep on their stomach.
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
The fire extinguisher in one of the operation's vans was not properly secured in the passenger compartment. A picture was taken.
During the walk through, one caregiver was observed with 7 children. The specified age group for this class was determined to be 12-17 months of age. One caregiver can only have 5 children with this specified age group. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
Evidence supports through caregiver interview that cups used for infants are being washed in the handwashing sink.
The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
Two infants in care that were younger that 12 months of age were observed with a boppy pillow and blanket in their cribs.
One caregiver was observed using a cell phone for personal use during naptime. This was discussed with the Director.
During the inspection, one infant was observed with a propped bottle. This was corrected during the inspection.
Two cribs had sheets that were not snug fitting. The sheets were loose and able to be grabbed off of the mattress.
Three children's records were lacking a current immunization record.
The infants in the 12-18 month room did have the straps on while sitting at the toddler table. Caregivers put the straps on during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are The Learning Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has The Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 25, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Learning Center compare with other daycares in Lumberton?
It is #5 of 7 centers in Lumberton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 26% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 31, 2026. No violations were found 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 944190 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.