The Learning Tree
124 E GONZALES ST, Yoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Erline Roy
- Phone
- (361) 293-7415
- Regulated since
- Aug 13, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 916173 · number 1354110
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 12 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2022 | 13 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other Serious
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other Serious
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Staff background & training
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Staff background & training
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Safety & premises
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-17.
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Safety & premises
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-24. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Staff background & training
Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-21. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Other
One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.
HHSC 746.2209 — Posting of Activity Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Records & paperwork
Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Safety & premises
Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Safety & premises
Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-14. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.