Texas records · WALLER County · HEMPSTEAD

The Learning Tree

Licensed Center in HEMPSTEAD, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 22, 2016

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1241 1ST ST, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445 5534
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: August 22, 2016
Operation number: 1620082
Licensed capacity: 65 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:00 AM-05:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,163
Citations recorded	20
Record covers	January 21, 2022 – December 16, 2025

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	9
Medium	5
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionDecember 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 470 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 483 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 533 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 10, 20241 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio was present in the infant classroom without an Eligible background check. Note: The caregiver was asked by the director to leave the premises. The caregiver left the operation.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 11, 20244 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support the caregiver did not use good judgement by making children stand in a corner facing a wall and placing their hands over their heads and or on their heads.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children in care are inappropriately disciplined.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are allowed non-activity guided screen time.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that children are left in time out for long periods of time.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 9, 20243 citations recorded3 of 661 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2024.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

Two school age children were observed on their cell phones, not related to a planned activity. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver instructed the children to put the phones away.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

Children 2 years old and younger were observed watching television. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver powered off the television and took the children to another class for free play.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 10, 202310 citations recorded10 of 425 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

There were 0 of 4 lock down drills conducted for the year of 2022.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2023.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver counted in the child-caregiver ratio did not have current pediatric CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023.

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High

The caregiver in charge was also counted in child-caregiver ratio. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The entry door to the infant classroom is loose and portion of the door is hanging off the hinges.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2023.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Seven (7) children who are transported by the operation did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms

Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

All fire drills for the year of 2022 exceeded the 3 minute required exit time.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2023.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

4 out 5 staff did not have proof of education in their personnel file.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

6 children in care did not have a required health statement.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2023.

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and DatedRisk level: Medium High

Several medication forms for children in care is not signed by the parent.

Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2023.

InspectionJanuary 21, 20222 citations recorded2 of 581 standards cited at this visit

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

One child's record was missing the address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The parent handbook was missing the following policies regarding activities: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; and The plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on January 24, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.