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The Learning Experience

2435 Eldridge Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

The Learning Experience is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 200 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #339 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 36% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 36%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #339 of 882 centers in Houston
6High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
15 citations from 17 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct1
Sleep safety1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director did not have the required current HASA training topics available for licensing to review. 1.Administering medication 2. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 3. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. 4.Understand building and premises safety 5. Emergency Preparedness
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighMay 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
Director did not have a current SIDS training available for licensing to review.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighMay 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Three caregivers files reviewed did not have the required skills training part of CPR completed.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
LowJun 3, 2025InspectionOther standards
Center not on probation or suspended, revoked, or refuse to renew permit in two years preceding §746.1317(a)(6)(B)
The director of this operation has provided current training to staff but the operation has been assessed an administrative penalty within the last two years. Penalty was assessed on 08/28/2023. Operation director will not be able to provide training until 08/28/2025.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2025
Medium HighJul 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of ten children files reviewed did not have an up to date immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024
HighMar 22, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
MediumNov 2, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Observed mats not properly labeled in several classrooms.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023
HighOct 16, 2023InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation §745.8411(a)
Based on information obtained and supporting documentation an staff member of the operation presented fraudulent documentation to the operation and to licensing staff interfering with a licensing inspection.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023
HighOct 16, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director did not ensure compliance when using a background check clearance letter that was not directly from licensing.It is the directors responsibility to ensure compliance and to utilize the tools provided to check for accuracy of documentation provided.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2023
HighAug 28, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two caregivers were left alone in separate classrooms with children did not have an eligible background check.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
HighAug 8, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
A staff member with a conditional background check was present alone with children. This was corrected during inspection with another staff working in the room.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 18, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
5 caregivers and the director did not have the following trainings available for review. 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicalbe diseases. 3. Administering Medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety. 6. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
HighAug 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the walkthrough a caregiver in the Toddler D classroom was observed caring for children without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 18, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
The caregiver who drives the daycare van and the director does not have transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2022
Medium HighAug 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity200 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 9, 2016
DirectorShadreika Gulley-hoskins
Phone2814970842
State operation #1624628

Common questions

Does The Learning Experience take infants?

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

What are The Learning Experience’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Learning Experience accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Learning Experience had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 22, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Learning Experience compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #339 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 36% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Learning Experience last inspected?

May 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Other centers near 77077

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 1624628 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.