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The Learning Express Station #3

379 N Terry St, Malakoff, TX 75148 · Henderson County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Learning Express Station #3 is a licensed child care center in Malakoff, TX, licensed for up to 110 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 22 centers in Henderson County and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 34%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#16 of 22 centers in Henderson County
7High risk
1Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 12 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Other standards2
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1
Child protection1
Sleep safety1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2023
MediumAug 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was found to not be up to date.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023
HighJan 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care §746.5625(c)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee stated the alarm was not working properly and did not go off.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
HighJan 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended §746.5605(4)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded an employee parked and left the transportation vehicle without following loading and unloading protocols resulting in a child being left alone and unsupervised on the vehicle.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 27, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children §746.5605(3)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee parked and left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring each child was accounted for.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
HighJan 27, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found the operation didn't disclose true and accurate information to the family when a child was left alone and unsupervised on the transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
HighJan 27, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child was left alone and unsupervised in the transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
HighJun 10, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2022
Medium HighNov 5, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the inspection, the handle that latches the back gate on the playground does not close and is broken and in need of repair or be replaced.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity110 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 2, 2011
DirectorRhonda Dill
Phone9034892400
State operation #1320526

Common questions

Does The Learning Express Station #3 take infants?

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

What are The Learning Express Station #3’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 Express Station #3 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Learning Express Station #3 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 29, 2023: “Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Learning Express Station #3 compare with other daycares in Henderson County?

It is #16 of 22 centers in Henderson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Learning Express Station #3 last inspected?

Jun 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1320526 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.