Tarkington Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 99 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

976906

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

May 2009

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Jul 10, 2026. 10 of 13 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 10, 2026Inspection8 standards cited

  • 746.4807(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides

    CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure.

    Corrected Jul 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.

    Corrected Jul 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024

    Corrected Aug 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.503Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

    The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected Jul 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

    Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.

    Corrected Jul 31, 2026

  • 746.5305Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

    CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.

    Corrected Jul 31, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026, at the inspection

• Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.

    Corrected Jul 23, 2025

  • 746.901(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

    One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.

    Corrected Jul 23, 2025

• Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.4501(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

    There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.

    Corrected Mar 11, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.

    Corrected Mar 11, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 745.621(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.

    Corrected Mar 11, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 6, 2025Self-reported incident7 standards cited

  • 746.1003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.305(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

    It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3415(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting

    Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing Before Eating

    Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3415(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

    Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.

    Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.

    Corrected Sep 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.

    Corrected Sep 2, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.

    Corrected Aug 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

    There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.

    Corrected Sep 7, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2909(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

    The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.

    Corrected Sep 14, 2022, at the inspection

• Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.

    Corrected Feb 1, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 23, 2022Self-reported incident4 standards cited

  • 746.2805(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

    Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.

    Corrected Jan 26, 2022

  • 746.305(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

    The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2022

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.

    Corrected Jan 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.307(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

    Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.

    Corrected Jan 27, 2022

• Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

    The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.

    Corrected Oct 6, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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