The Village Learning Academy
1409 W SOUTH COMMERCE ST, Wills Point, TX 75169 · Van Zandt County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 106
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Teresa Cook
- Phone
- (903) 840-5551
- Regulated since
- Apr 2, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1336740 · number 1695354
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. The business is delinquent in paying the franchise tax and inactive.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Other Serious
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the inspection, the caregiver was asleep on the floor next to a child in a bouncer.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Other Serious
At the inspection, an 8 month old infant was asleep in a bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises
At the inspection, the van used to transport children is not equipped with child safety systems.
HHSC 746.5607(a) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the inspection, the van used to transport children is not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the inspection, the current fire inspection is expired and dated 11/10/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Records & paperwork
At the inspection, the personnel records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. This person was present in a classroom with children.
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 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the inspection, the staff training certificates were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not include information related to the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity. The operation corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(A) — Written Operational Policies - Benefits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.