Taft Learning Center

221 WALNUT ST, Taft, TX 78390 · San Patricio County

7cited violations

2serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 20
Ages: Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-03:00 PM
Director / administrator: Patricia Aparicio
Phone: (361) 756-0249
Regulated since: Mar 3, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1418972 · number 1751771- 9871
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 3
Food & allergies 1
Staff background & training 1
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	1	0	Staff background & training (1)
2023	1	1	Safety & premises (1)
2022	5	1	Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director did have a current CPR and first-aid training, 1/27/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The annual fire inspection was expired upon inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There were 2 cots placed upside down on several stackable cots. The two cots were not the same kind of cots resulting in them not being able to be stacked securely. If the cots were to fall it could cause an injury. This was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-16.
- Other
  The class activity plan was not posted. When brought to the directors attention one was located and posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-16.
- Food & allergies
  The posted Menu was not current. This was correct when brought to the Director attention.
  
  HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-16.
- Safety & premises
  The storage room that is accessible to the children while they are on the playground has a broken door. The door does not close or lock.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2023-01-06.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for the day care facility.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Taft Learning Center, 221 WALNUT ST, Taft, TX 78390-2639 (operation ID 1418972, operation number 1751771- 9871), 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]

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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.