The Learning Corner Academy INC
8245 MILLS RD STE G, Houston, TX 77064 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marite Morales
- Phone
- (832) 604-7250
- Regulated since
- Oct 28, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1502513 · number 1814134
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2025 | 24 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash their hands in between cleaning two infants noses.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Safety & premises
On the playground I observed 5 exposed screws on wooden boards as well as an active playground. This was corrected when the director placed treatment on the ant pile and the screws were removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
CCR observed a caregiver park the van used for transportation without completing a walk-thorugh and visual check of the vehicle as well as not disarmining the alarm from the rear of the van.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(2) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash their hands in between cleaning two infants noses.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Safety & premises
On the playground I observed 5 exposed screws on wooden boards as well as an active playground. This was corrected when the director placed treatment on the ant pile and the screws were removed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
CCR observed a caregiver park the van used for transportation without completing a walk-thorugh and visual check of the vehicle as well as not disarmining the alarm from the rear of the van.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(2) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection I observed a school age child walk out of the classroom into the halllway as well as a 4 year old go to the restroom unsupervised.
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 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection 1 caregiver was caring for 13 children with a specified age group of 2 years old.. Ratio is 1-11. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the second caregiver went back into the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Other Serious
During the walkthrough of the building I observed a mop bucket with water in the hallway accessible to children in care. This was corrected when a caregiver moved the bucket out of reach of the children in care.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection I observed a school age child walk out of the classroom into the halllway as well as a 4 year old go to the restroom unsupervised.
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 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection 1 caregiver was caring for 13 children with a specified age group of 2 years old.. Ratio is 1-11. The caregiver was over ratio by 2. This was corrected when the second caregiver went back into the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Other Serious
During the walkthrough of the building I observed a mop bucket with water in the hallway accessible to children in care. This was corrected when a caregiver moved the bucket out of reach of the children in care.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During review of naptime a room was observed to not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver opened the classroom door to allow more lighting.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-04.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the inspection I observed a box of prescription medication sitting on a rolling cart accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the medication from the room.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During review of naptime a room was observed to not have adequate lighting during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver opened the classroom door to allow more lighting.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-04.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the inspection I observed a box of prescription medication sitting on a rolling cart accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the medication from the room.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-04.
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Other
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During review of infants room the cribs were found to be close enough for infants to reach into another crib. This was corrected when the director rearranged the cribs.
HHSC 746.2403(4) — Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-26.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the infant room the cribs were found to not have labels as required. This was corrected when the director printed and placed lables on the cribs.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-26.
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Food & allergies
During review of infants 3 infants not yet eating table food did not have current feeding instructions as required.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During review of infants room the cribs were found to be close enough for infants to reach into another crib. This was corrected when the director rearranged the cribs.
HHSC 746.2403(4) — Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-26.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the infant room the cribs were found to not have labels as required. This was corrected when the director printed and placed lables on the cribs.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-26.
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Food & allergies
During review of infants 3 infants not yet eating table food did not have current feeding instructions as required.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection I observed a caregiver without cleared eligible results caring for 6 children between 20 months and 2 years old. Correction: Director sent caregiver home. Will not return until results have been received.
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 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation was found to not have provided notification to parents that they no longer had liability insurance by the 3/1/2025 anniversary date. This was corrected when the director completed and posted form 2962.
HHSC 746.205(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-16.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the playground, I observed 3 broken fence boards with sharp edges.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
During the walkthrough of the playground, I observed a seesaw without surfacing. This was corrected when the operation removed the play equipment.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection I observed a caregiver without cleared eligible results caring for 6 children between 20 months and 2 years old. Correction: Director sent caregiver home. Will not return until results have been received.
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 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation was found to not have provided notification to parents that they no longer had liability insurance by the 3/1/2025 anniversary date. This was corrected when the director completed and posted form 2962.
HHSC 746.205(b) — Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Notification to Licensing Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-16.
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Safety & premises
During the walkthrough of the playground, I observed 3 broken fence boards with sharp edges.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
During the walkthrough of the playground, I observed a seesaw without surfacing. This was corrected when the operation removed the play equipment.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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