The Growing Patch Early Learning Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 86 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• 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

1450527

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

November 2012

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Jan 16, 2026. 5 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

    There is no current fire inspection. The last one was completed on 1/10/2025.

    Corrected Jan 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    For the year being reviewed, staff files reviewed were lacking the following training topics: preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material.

    Corrected Jan 30, 2026

• Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 20, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    There was one caregiver with 7 infants. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver who was out to lunch returned to the classroom)

    Corrected Dec 20, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

    There is no current fire inspection. The last one completed is dated 12/1/2023.

    Corrected Jan 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 9, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There were containers of LYSOL/Clorox wipes sitting on a shelf that were accessible to children.

    Corrected Jan 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2429Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Covering Infant's Head or Crib

    There was an infant asleep on a mat whose face was covered by a blanket. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the caregiver removed the blanket from infants face.)

    Corrected Jan 9, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

    There was no completed set of operational policies available for review.

    Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2205(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

    The posted activity plan in the toddler room was not dated.

    Corrected Jan 9, 2024, at the inspection

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

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

    The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a covering which made the mat absorbant and it could not be easily cleaned.

    Corrected Jan 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• May 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 27, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 22, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 23, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3403Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection

    Documentation of last Health Inspection was not available for review.

    Corrected Mar 9, 2022

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Training hours were missing in two records reviewed.

    Corrected Mar 9, 2022

• Feb 9, 2022Inspection11 standards cited

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Two out of four records reviewed were missing the following information: -Affidavit -Training hours - Proof of qualifications

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    Classroom was observed over ratio as one caregiver was supervising five infants 8 - 13 months and two toddlers 19months and 2 year old. Note: This was corrected during inspection as owner stepped into the classroom and a second caregiver came in to the classroom.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5617(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

    Children's information was missing on transportation vehicle.

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022

  • 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    Fire extinguisher was missing on transportation vehicle. Note: This was corrected during inspection as a fire extinguisher was placed on the vehicle.

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    Child was observed sleeping in a torn nap mat. Note: This was corrected during inspection as nap mat was removed.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2022, at the inspection

  • 746.3403Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection

    Mos recent health inspection was not available for review.

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022

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

    Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    Trash cans in restrooms were observed without a lid leaving toilet paper accessible to children.

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022

  • 746.2905(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

    A 3 years old child was observed sleeping in a playpen during naptime.

    Corrected Feb 16, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    One out of seven records reviewed was missing immunization records.

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022

  • 746.5103Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Documentation of Fire Inspection

    Documentation of last fire inspection was not available for review.

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022

  • 746.5617(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    First aid kit was misisng on trasportation vehicle.

    Corrected Feb 23, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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