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The Learning Tree

124 E Gonzales St, Yoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County
Accepts child care subsidies

The Learning Tree is a licensed child care center in Yoakum, TX, licensed for up to 89 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 28). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 9 centers in Lavaca County and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #8 of 9 centers in Lavaca County
9High risk
12Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Records & paperwork6
Building & playground safety6
Health & medication3
Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowJul 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2025
Medium HighMay 24, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was grabbed roughly by a caregiver, and it was not reported to the parents timely.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
Medium HighJan 8, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
MediumJan 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
MediumJan 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighJan 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
MediumJan 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
MediumJan 8, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJan 8, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Two Classrooms had cleaning supplies out in reach to children and one classroom had one electrical outlet not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 12, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
Medium HighAug 17, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
The director lacked current transportation training.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
MediumAug 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
Medium HighAug 17, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
HighAug 17, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
MediumMar 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
Medium HighMar 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
Correction verified May 2, 2022
Medium HighMar 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
Medium HighMar 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
Medium HighMar 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
Correction verified May 2, 2022
HighFeb 11, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2022
HighFeb 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity89 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 13, 2012
DirectorErline Roy
Phone3612937415
State operation #1354110

Common questions

Does The Learning Tree take infants?

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

What are The Learning Tree’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does The Learning Tree accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has The Learning Tree had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 26, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Learning Tree compare with other daycares in Lavaca County?

It is tied for #8 of 9 centers in Lavaca County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Learning Tree last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1354110 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.