# The Learning Tree The Learning Tree is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Yoakum, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 89 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 124 E Gonzales St, Yoakum, TX 77995 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 89 - License/permit: 1354110 - Operator: not published - Phone: (361) 293-7415 - Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=916173 ## Inspection record 28 findings across 18 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-02-08 to 2026-07-21); 21 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-07-21 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-low risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912): 2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit. (§746.901(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-5)) - 2025-08-26 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-08-28: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2024-05-24 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-05-29: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant. (§746.1605(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1605-1)) - 2024-04-16 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2024-05-24: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk: 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. (§746.305(a)(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-305-a-6)) - 2024-04-16 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-05-24: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling: During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm. (§746.2805(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-3)) - 2024-04-16 — Records, permits & program, High risk, Correction verified 2024-05-24: Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk: 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. (§746.307(b)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-307-b-4)) - 2024-04-16 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2024-05-24: Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language: During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child. (§746.2805(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-6)) - 2024-01-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-01-24: Documentation of Drills: The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023. (§746.5205(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-4)) - 2024-01-08 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-01-25: Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement: One out of nine children files lacked a health statement. (§746.611(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-611-a-3)) - 2024-01-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-01-25: Documented Annual Training- Required Content: Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training. (§746.1309(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-e)) - 2024-01-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-01-25: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation: One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation. (§746.1301(a)(1)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-1-a)) - 2024-01-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-01-25: Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment: Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. (§746.1309(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1309-c)) - 2024-01-08 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-01-25: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address. (§746.605(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-6)) - 2024-01-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2024-01-25: Required Immunizations: One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations. (§746.613(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-613-a)) - 2023-02-15 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: 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. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - …and 13 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Meme's and Meia's Loves](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1433405) — 0.9 km, capacity 21 - [Dewitt-Lavaca Early Headstart](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1294623) — 1 km, capacity 48 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 916173 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=916173 - us_census_geocoder record 124 E GONZALES ST|YOAKUM|TX|77995 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1354110 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1354110 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-h8a5.9rp8~3hi5 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1354110 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 01804-1218 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=01804-1218 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-916173 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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