The Learning Station
6600 BROWNING DR, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nicole Meredith
- Phone
- (817) 576-2596
- Regulated since
- Feb 22, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1315537 · number 1680642
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Food & allergies (1), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Wooden chips were below proper depth around the school age playstructure area.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Other
One child's admission form did not have a parent's signature.
HHSC 746.607 — Signed Admission Form
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Other
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A feeding instruction form was incomplete and did not have the correct date. In addition, March feeding instructions were not completed.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Food & allergies
A daily report did not detail the amount of food not consumed by a child.
HHSC 746.2431(2) — Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Other
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A caregiver was using a cell phone while a child was in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Other
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Dec 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection an infant under the age of 12 months was observed with a pacifier clip line attached to their clothing while they slept in the crib. The clip was removed immediately by the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-14. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Other
At the time of the inspection no infants present had current written feeding instructions signed by their parents.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection the playground structure had a crack in a side panel that was small, but had a rough edge and a second panel was secured with bolts that extended 8 threads out from the structure. The bolts were on the exterior portion of the panel and not easily accessed by children, but would be reachable by children's hands. On the playground area there was a loose pile of 2 garden hoses.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of the inspection a play equipment structure modeled after a fire truck had warped siding that created a gap where two pieces of the siding met. This gap was small enough for children's fingers to be caught in.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained through investigation, staff were aware of an incident occurring and did not take steps to report the occurrence to Childcare Regulation. The operation did take steps to address the concern and add preventative measures.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of the visit 2 children were observed laying on their nap cots playing on their personal tablets.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of the inspection the operation had not had a fire inspection within the last 12 months as required.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Other
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Nov 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At the time of the visit it was found through observation of dish soap and a bottle scrubber, and discussion with caregivers about their practices, that the infant handwashing sink was being used to also wash infant dishes such as bottles and spoons.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Other
At the time of the inspection it was found that no infants in care had written feeding instructions from the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Illness & medication
At the time of the inspection 5 of the 10 records reviewed had missing immunization records or immunization that was not up to date.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Food & allergies
At the time of the inspection 2 children with noted food allergies in their file did not have the required doctor note with instructions on what to do if a reaction occurs.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Safety & premises
At the time of the visit 6 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required information for emergency contacts.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found a caregiver had been present in a classroom without a completed background check and without the operation having been notified of the background check results.
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 2023-10-24. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
At the time of the inspection the loose fill on the toddler playground measured less than the required 6 inches at the base of the slides of the structure.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not relate to children respectfully by raising her voice and talking in the child's face while re-directing behavior.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information obtained through investigations 3 children reported that a caregiver squeezed their hand or shoulder when guided to a time out in a way that hurt them.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
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Other Serious
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Jun 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information provided by DFPS it was found that the director did not supervise staff appropriately when 2 caregivers were found Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision and Physical Abuse.
HHSC 746.1003(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information provided by DFPS 1 caregiver did not use self control when they pushed another caregiver to chase a child who was running away from them. A second caregiver did not use good judgement when they witnessed a caregiver using excessive force in discipline and did not intervene or notify the operation administration.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information provided by DFPS it as found that 2 caregivers were found reason to believe for Neglectful Supervision and Physical Abuse.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver was using their personal cell phone during an incident where a second caregiver was inappropriately disciplining another child. The second caregiver did not maintain adequate supervision of the class while on their cell phone.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information provided by DFPS and video reviewed a caregiver was observed yanking a child in the classroom and holding the child's wrists tightly, to the point of leaving a bruise.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver stated that for discipline blankets are taken away from children at nap time because they are seen as a privilege.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Other Serious
Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver was observed and said to have raised their voice to children in care to get them to behave.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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