The Learning Center

3601 TAFT BLVD, Wichita Falls, TX 76308 · Wichita County

3cited violations

3serious

7inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 135
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 08:00 AM-04:00 PM
Director / administrator: Farrah Stahler
Phone: (940) 767-5703
Regulated since: Feb 8, 1987
HHSC IDs: Operation 98189 · number 164976
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Safety & premises 2
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2022	2	2	Safety & premises (1), Other (1)
2021	1	1	Safety & premises (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  During nap time in a 2yo classroom, the caregiver was observed to be using their cell phone for personal use which limited their ability to properly supervise the children.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-05.
- Safety & premises Serious
  During an audit of children's records, only 3/10 records were found to have an address listed for an emergency contact.
  
  HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-09.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A fire drill has not been conducted since October 2021.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
HHSC inspection history

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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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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for The Learning Center, 3601 TAFT BLVD, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2314 (operation ID 98189, operation number 164976), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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, via 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.