The Learning Center
124 COUNTRY LANE DR, Lumberton, TX 77657 · Hardin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 186
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Karla Aran
- Phone
- (409) 755-2999
- Regulated since
- Apr 27, 2009
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 414234 · number 944190
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant crib was observed to have toys with the child present inside after waking from sleep. Another infant under a month old was observed to have a pacifier attached to their clothing while sleeping.
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 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Records & paperwork Serious
There was a child observed sleeping on their stomach without being able to independently roll over. The caregiver supervising reported that the infant prefers to sleep on their stomach.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-26. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 21, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The fire extinguisher in one of the operation's vans was not properly secured in the passenger compartment. A picture was taken.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-11-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the walk through, one caregiver was observed with 7 children. The specified age group for this class was determined to be 12-17 months of age. One caregiver can only have 5 children with this specified age group. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Evidence supports through caregiver interview that cups used for infants are being washed in the handwashing sink.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One caregiver was observed using a cell phone for personal use during naptime. This was discussed with the Director.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-02. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
Two cribs had sheets that were not snug fitting. The sheets were loose and able to be grabbed off of the mattress.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-02. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants in care that were younger that 12 months of age were observed with a boppy pillow and blanket in their cribs.
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 2022-11-02. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Food & allergies Serious
During the inspection, one infant was observed with a propped bottle. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-02. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infants in the 12-18 month room did have the straps on while sitting at the toddler table. Caregivers put the straps on during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-29.
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Illness & medication
Three children's records were lacking a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Safety & premises
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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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- 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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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.