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Wise Old Owl Learning Center

8501 Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Wise Old Owl Learning Center is a licensed child care center in La Porte, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 22). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 41% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 12 centers in La Porte and better than 17% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 17%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #7 of 12 centers in La Porte
3High risk
10Medium High risk
7Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 14 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications4
Food & feeding2
Supervision2
Transportation1
Other standards1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
I did not observe current sanitation inspection last one expired on 7/16/2026.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2026
Medium HighMay 11, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Two infant feeding bottles were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection when staff labeled bottles.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 23, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The daycare van was missing first aid kit. Note: corrected when first aid kit replaced.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 4, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that ball storage equipment on the playground posed a crushing hazard and was accessible to children in care. This equipment has been removed from the playground.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2026
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
I observe feeding bottles and training cups inside the hand-washing sink. Note: corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
I observe wooden logs in the playground around mulch area deteriorating presenting safety hazard.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
Caregiver in the toddler room was unable to provide accurate ages of children in care. Note: corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver's personnel record evaluated was missing 14 hours of annual training for 2023.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
Medium HighJul 14, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The mulch in the playground area must be maintain at proper depth as required.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2023
Medium LowMay 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One personnel record evaluated was lacking notarized affidavit.
Correction verified May 31, 2023
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
I observe child in the toddler room that was not strapped in to his chair as required. Note: corrected when caregiver strapped child.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
I did not observe activity plan posted in the pre-k room. Note: corrected when activity plan posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The fire drills not conducted monthly as required.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2023
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
I observe the staff purse accessible to children in school-age and pre-k classrooms. Note: corrected when staff removed purse.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2023
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
I observe training cups and feeding bottles not labeled with child's name. Note: corrected when bottles removed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 21, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
The activity plan was not posted for two classrooms. Note; corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit use in the vehicles was missing thermometer and tweezers.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
HighJan 18, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There was a caregiver in one of the classroom caring for children without an ACTIVE background check.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2022
MediumJan 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There was no record of emergancy drills for the year of 2021.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022
HighJan 18, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
One caregiver in the Pre K classroom did not know an accurate count of how many children they were responsible for. Note- This was addressed during the inspection when the caregiver recounted the children in care.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 17, 2020
DirectorRhonda Zuluaga
Phone2819307678
State operation #1693725

Common questions

Does Wise Old Owl Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Wise Old Owl Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Wise Old Owl Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Wise Old Owl Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 23, 2025: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Wise Old Owl Learning Center compare with other daycares in La Porte?

It is tied for #7 of 12 centers in La Porte by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 17% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Wise Old Owl Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 14, 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 1693725 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.