Texas records · WALLER County · WALLER

The Learning Academy of Waller

Licensed Center in WALLER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 25, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
40190 HIGHWAY 290 BUSINESS, WALLER, TX 77484 5631
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 25, 2022
Operation number
1731687
Licensed capacity
104 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record23
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record6
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits6,856
Citations recorded62
Record coversJanuary 24, 2022 – January 5, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High17
Medium High26
Medium17
Medium Low1
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJanuary 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
During the investigation, it was revealed that a caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to take a restroom break.

Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 635 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 9, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
There is no loose fill around the stationary equipment that has a slide.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 11 standards cited at this visit
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
The owner of the operation that transports the children's records was not available during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025.

InspectionSeptember 3, 202515 citations recorded15 of 609 standards cited at this visit
746.3427 - Pest ExterminationRisk level: Medium High
CCR observed active ant pile on the children's playground.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
The transporter left the operation and went outside, leaving the children unsupervised in the foyer area.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the toddler diaper-changing table in the restroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium
CCR observed the children's sleeping mats has wear and tear, and is no longer waterproof.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Three infants feeding sheet for the month of July and August were not available during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One out of six children's files were evaluated and is missing the emergency contact address.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium
Three out of six children's files were evaluated, a copy of the operation policy agreement signed by a parent is missing from the files.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
There is no loose fill around the stationary equipment that has a slide.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
The owner of the operation that transports the children's records was not available during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary EquipmentRisk level: Medium
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium
The director s transportation training was not in the file.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
CCR observed the diaper changing mats wear and tear and is no longer waterproof. Correction: A caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 5/21/2024.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
CCR observed that the children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names or numbers.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Three out of the six children's files were evaluated, and a health statement is missing from each of them.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2025.

InspectionAugust 25, 20253 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
I observed a caregiver assist a child with a training cup without washing their hands after diapering. The caregiver was also observed removing their gloves and was in the process of putting on another pair before washing their hands. The caregiver was corrected and went to wash their hands.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection I observed a child's hands were not washed after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2025.

746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing AreaRisk level: Medium High
The operation was found to not have a hand washing sink in the toddler room diaper changing area.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Children were left unsupervised in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was alone caring for 7 infants. The director was in a classroom caring for 11 children. Note: The infant classroom was brought into compliance when another staff person entered the infant classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 6 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 ratio has a pending background check. Note: The director had the caregiver to leave the operation.

Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 23, 20253 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The school age classroom had toys and other items scattered all of the classroom floor. There were also metal curtain rods and boxes with other items inside the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
Two infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices; highchair and a bouncer.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High
An infant was not removed from a restrictive device (highchair) after falling asleep.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered from interviews with children and staff, there is sufficient information to support children was left in the classroom unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 27, 20244 citations recorded4 of 677 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One child in care did not have emergency contact address information on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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
Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician health statement available for review.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low
Five staff did not have the required affidavit available for review.

Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2025.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
A child in care with a noted food allergy did not have a signed food allergy emergency plan.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentAugust 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.247 - Franchise Tax DelinquentRisk level: High
Based on information obtained the Franchise Tax was involuntarily ended.

Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 13, 20242 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based on the DFPS investigation, caregivers are punishing children by making them stand and face the wall with their hands in the air.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 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 from interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver(s) allow children to remain in time out for longer than required.

Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 5, 20243 citations recorded3 of 599 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Three infants had expired feeding instructions. One infant did not have any feeding instructions available fore review.

Correction verified by the state on June 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The director did not have a current annual prodcut safety certification available for reveiw.

Correction verified by the state on June 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High
Two infants was observed with bottles while crawling and moving on the floor. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver collected the bottles from the infants.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

ReportJune 1, 20241 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
Two children was observed sitting in a highchair for time out. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed both children from the highchairs.

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

ReportAugust 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 12, 20236 citations recorded6 of 286 standards cited at this visit
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or MatsRisk level: Medium High
The cribs in the infant were close together not allowing caregivers the space to walk between them.

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

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
Caregivers did not ensure that children washed their hands before eating. Note: Inspector asked the school age children if they washed their hands before eating, and the children said no. The inspector also asked a caregiver if their students washed their hands, and they said no.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
In the infant classroom, the TV was on and the 2 of the 5 infants were watching TV during nap time. 3 were sleeping. Corrected at inspection: It was dicsussed with director that children under the age of 2, are not allowed screen time. The director was instructed to have the caregivers to turn off the tv.

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

746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not ReplaceRisk level: Medium
In the schoolers class, the children were engaged in screen time, that was not associated with a planned activity.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
Operation does not have a current annual fire inspection for review.

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

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High
An infant was asleep with a bottle in the crib. Note: This was correct at inspection when inspector asked the caregiver to remove the bottle from the crib.

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

InspectionJanuary 24, 20234 citations recorded4 of 351 standards cited at this visit
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing SinkRisk level: Medium High
The infant room does not have a hand washing sink.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
Two electrical outlets in the infant classroom did not have the plastic wall plates around the sockets. Wires were exposed.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation DiagramRisk level: Medium High
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not have identified on it the designated location inside the building during sever weather and the meeting place outside.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
5 out of 6 children did not have emergency contact address information.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 15, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 300 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 307 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 8, 20221 citation recorded1 of 587 standards cited at this visit
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
A total of six operational staff were review. Six out six operational staff did not had personal records files completed upon the time of the inspection for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2022.

InspectionMarch 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 14, 20222 citations recorded2 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection completed as of the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2022.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have the health inspection completed as of the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2022.

InspectionJanuary 24, 20229 citations recorded9 of 1,187 standards cited at this visit
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagramRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have the emergency and evaluation relocation diagram posted for review for the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High
The operation does not have a written policy for safe sleep for infant care during the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have the emergency preparedness plan evaluation diagram posted during the application process.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have the health inspection completed as of the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of NegligenceRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have liability insurance at the time of the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
The applicant for the director position does not have a clear background check during the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium
The operation does not have the written activity plan for all children ages inside the classroom during the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and ExpulsionRisk level: Medium High
The operation does not have written policy dealing with suspension and expulsion during the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 2022.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation does not have a current fire inspection completed as of the application inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 14, 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.

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