The Patch Learning Center LLC
718 S COMMERCE ST, Centerville, TX 75833 · Leon County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sevea Hines
- Phone
- (903) 208-9156
- Regulated since
- Aug 5, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1507984 · number 1818014
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 19 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, it was found that the caregivers present did not maintain awareness of a child's ongoing activity, resulting in the child picking up a hot glue gun and receiving a minor burn.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-16.
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Other Serious
During the investigation, it was found that a parent was not notified immediately when their child was allowed access to a hot glue gun and received a minor burn from the hot glue gun.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Safety & premises
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver left a hot glue gun unattended within reach of a child, resulting in the child receiving a minor burn from the hot glue gun.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of five staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing six instructor-led hours as well as training in communicable diseases, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety. The caregiver took trainings in communicable diseases, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Records & paperwork Serious
During the inspection, it was found that an non-routine situation that placed a child at harm occurred in May and was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-15. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of disinfectant wipes on a bookshelf within reach of children in one of the classrooms. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Other
The most recent inspection form was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the form was printed out and posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-11.
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Staff background & training
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The mood for one of the older infants had not been entered in the Brightwheel application for 5/4/26.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit and a start date in their file.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-14. Correction verified 2026-05-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The parent handbook was missing information on how parents can participate at the center, what weather will prohibit children from going outside, and the HHS website.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not serve milk for lunch during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-26. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's health inspection expired on 2/5/26.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Other Serious
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver stepped out of the room to answer the door, leaving the children in the nap room unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the room.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sheets on several of the play yards had pulled loose from the mattresses, causing wrinkles in the sheets.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-25. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
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Other
The back room was too dark during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver pulled the curtains back to allow more light in.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-18.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing antiseptic wipes.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(3) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
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Other
There was no playground checklist for November. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a checklist for December.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-18.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing notarized and pre-employment affidavits and another was missing a statement that she attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers completed their forms and the caregiver who was missing a notarized affidavit got it notarized.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-18.
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Other
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Nov 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The infant caregivers were not adding mood to the daily report.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
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Staff background & training
Out of four staff files reviewed, four staff were missing proof of education, notarized employment affidavits, and pre-employment affidavits; three staff were missing copies of their photo IDs; two staff were missing statements that they attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect; and one staff was missing a statement that they received the staff and center handbooks.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The infant caregivers were not adding mood to the daily report.
HHSC 746.2431(4) — Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
Out of four staff files reviewed, four staff were missing proof of education, notarized employment affidavits, and pre-employment affidavits; three staff were missing copies of their photo IDs; two staff were missing statements that they attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect; and one staff was missing a statement that they received the staff and center handbooks.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-13. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A child had medication at the operation that was sent in syringes instead of the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Illness & medication
A child who was given medication did not have the name of the medications, amounts given, or the name of the employee who gave the medication recorded.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(3) — Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing tweezers.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(8) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook did not have a policy for water activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(15) — Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises
For the last two fire drills that were done, the children were not able to exit in three minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent handbook was missing procedures for policy changes, information on the benefits of physical activities and a plan for indoor activity to occur when weather prohibits outdoor play, information on employee vaccinations, and information on what accomodations special needs children can receive.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The 12-17-month room did not have a handwashing sink.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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