Licensed center · Yoakum, TX
The Learning Tree
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 89
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 3 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 89 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
124 E Gonzales St, Yoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County · 7 licensed daycares in 77995
Capacity rank 2 of 7 in this ZIP
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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
- 1354110
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- August 2012
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Jul 21, 2026. 10 of 18 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
Corrected Jul 21, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.901(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
May 24, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1605(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 16, 2024Self-reported incident4 standards cited
- 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.307(b)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was grabbed roughly by a caregiver, and it was not reported to the parents timely.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.305(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2805(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Jan 8, 2024Inspection7 standards cited
- 746.611(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.
Corrected Jan 26, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.613(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Immunizations
One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.611(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Two Classrooms had cleaning supplies out in reach to children and one classroom had one electrical outlet not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected Feb 15, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 12, 2022Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3803(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.
Corrected Jan 12, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3803(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 16, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Aug 17, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director lacked current transportation training.
Corrected Aug 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5205(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documentation of Drills
The last documented fire drill was February 2022.
Corrected Aug 24, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.
Corrected Aug 17, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1311(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.
Corrected Aug 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
28 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Jul 21, 2026. All 28 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High932%
- Medium High1243%
- Medium621%
- Medium Low14%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 3 of 28 findings, 25 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jul 21, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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