Learning Express-station 4
1407 W CORSICANA ST, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kimberly Legrand
- Phone
- (903) 904-5072
- Regulated since
- Jul 3, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1322340 · number 1685139
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. There were several people that stated that a caregiver is on her phone excessively throughout the day.
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 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Other
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
While doing a walk through, 2 classes had cleaning supplies that said keep out of reach of children under unlocked sinks and accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
This standard was reviewed during a DFPS investigation and found deficient. The operation did not have training files that were requested.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-14. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Medication records were checked for the HASA and found that the full name of the children listed was not being used.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(1) — Medication Records - Name of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-27.
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Other
There was a spring rider on the playground that requires loose fill that did not have loose fill. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The vans at the operation did not have alarms on them. This was discussed with the operation and the owner will be installing.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The attendance record of an employee was not made available upon request.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During inspection a HASA was conducted and eight employee training records were reviewed and three were missing training on the six topics.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Staff background & training
During personnel records review one employee was found to not have current pediatric cpr and 1st aid.Cpr and 1st aid was for k - 12.
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 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Safety & premises
During inspection of the toddler 2's room a large hole behind the door was observed with loose drywall and insulation was visible and exposed to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During inspection bleach wipes were observed in the reach of children. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed them.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that a caregiver did not wash their hands with running water after an infant diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that diaper changing mat in infant room had mutliple tears. Packing tape was used to cover tears but came off when pad was cleaned.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed after an infant's diaper change caregiver washed infants hands with baby wipes and not with soapy water.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Safety & premises
During inspection it was observed a food allergy posting included five children. Records were reviewed and three stated diagnosed food allergies without a doctors statement or signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
It was observed two infants were not strapped into the high chair table. This was corrected at inspection when cargiver strapped infants into the table.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Illness & medication
During inspection the HASA was completed and two records did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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Staff background & training
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