The Learning Lodge
A licensed child care center in Nolanville, Texas 76559
203 N Main St, Nolanville, Texas 76559. (254) 698-8808.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 26 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bell County: 2
- 8 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 32 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
26 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 237 child care providers in Bell County had 2.
32 inspections on record. The latest, on Jun 17, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Apr 16, 2026
Rated High by Texas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age, at the inspection on Aug 4, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device, at the inspection on Aug 4, 2025
5 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
16 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Jun 17, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care
“Two first aid kits were missing the guide to first aid.”
May 22, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
“During an inspection, it was observed a caregiver was preparing lunch while supervising children and there were more than 12 kids in care.”
Apr 28, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During a follow-up inspection, it was observed a 6 month old infant was in a classroom with children more than a 18-month age gap. The oldest child was 2 years 8 months. This was corrected when a caregiver brought the infant to another classroom.”
Apr 21, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During an inspection, it was observed a 5 month old infant was in a classroom with children more than a 18-month age gap. The oldest child was 6 years old. This was corrected when a caregiver brought the infant to another classroom.”
Apr 16, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During an investigation, there was evidence to suggest a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when talking to a parent about their child.”
Feb 19, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During an inspection it was observed an infant was in a room with children that had more than an 18-month age gap. The infant was 14 months and the oldest child was 40 months.”
Aug 4, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A child was observed sleeping on a pillow in side the crib.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“A caregiver was overheard telling children who were awake to hush during the rest period.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“A child was observed asleep in a crib with loose fitting sheet.”
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Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
“Children were observed on cots/mats and had been laying there more than 1 hour without being given an alternate activity.”
Jul 22, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Fire extinguishers were not observed in either of the two vehicles.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diapering a child.”
May 29, 2025: assessment3 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
“This is related to a DFPS investigation. A child was prohibited from active play when the child was placed in a child-sized highchair in the room away from the other children who were engaged in active play.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“This is related to a DFPS investigation. Broken floor tiles and dirty carpets were observed in the toddler room and in areas used by the children posing a health and safety risk.”
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Required Personnel Records
“This is related to a DFPS investigation. The operation did not have a record of employment on file for a caregiver. The caregiver was observed providing care to the children.”
Feb 8, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“During the inspection a 2 month old was observed to be in the pre k classroom. All 10 of the other children present were greater than 18 months older than the infant.”
Nov 9, 2023: inspection10 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there were 4 rooms of napping children with no caregivers present in any of the rooms. There were 20 children left unsupervised ranging in age from 12 months - 4 years old.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“The operation stated that for discipline the children are given a time out for “about 10 minutes”.”
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4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height or cannot be properly secured
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the van used to transport 5 children, four of them between the ages of 4-6 years old, was not equipt with any booster seats or forward facing child safety seat.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that two of the caregivers who provide transportation did not have their required two hours of transportation training.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During the monitoring inspection 2/4 of the rooms observed during naptime did not provide enough lighting for adequate supervision of the children.”
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Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
“During the monitoring inspection a caregiver began serving snack to the children without washing their hands first.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a caregiver changed a child’s diaper and did not have them wash their hands afterwards.”
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Hand Sanitizer - Only for Children 24 Months and Older
“During the monitoring inspection a caregiver stated that due to the sink in the infant room not working, infants use a little bit of hand sanitizer to keep their hands clean.”
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First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was missing tweezers and a thermometer.”
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Location of Handwashing Sink
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the bathroom in the pre k classroom was not equipped with soap for hand washing.”
21 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 9, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During an inspection it was found that caregivers were hitting children as a way to control their behaviors.”
Aug 9, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During the follow-up inspection the pack n plays were observed to have sheets on them that presented an entanglement hazard and were not snug fitted.”
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Posting of Activity Plan
“During the follow-up inspection the operation was re-cited for not having a current activity plan posted for all age groups. There was not a daily schedule posted for pre k or toddler aged children.”
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Documentation of Drills
“During the follow-up inspection emergency drill form was reviewed and the last documented drill was 12/2022.”
Jul 21, 2023: inspection9 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the monitoring inspection cleaning supplies and Raid were observed in the toddler bathroom, under the sink, without a lock and hand sanitizer and cleaner were observed in the pre k room on a low shelf, within reach of the children in care.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During the monitoring inspection the pack n plays were observed to have sheets on them that presented an entanglement hazard as they were not designed for the pack n plays they were being used on.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“During the monitoring inspection the fridge in the infant classroom was observed to have thawed breast milk with a date from June marked on it, as well as the fridge having hair, and dirt or old food stuck to it, needing to be cleaned out.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the monitoring inspection the infant’s pack n play and sheets were observed to be dirty, with dirt, spit up and food crumbs. The floors throughout were observed to have hair, dirt and crumbs. The toys in every classroom were observed to have dirt on them. The trash cans and stools in and around the operation were also observed to have dirt and other things stuck to them.”
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“During the inspection it was observed that children were eating breakfast without washing their hands first.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that there was a shelf that was hung in the infant room, over pack n plays, that was coming out of the wall and a falling hazard. There were also two storage cabinets in the bathrooms that were a falling hazard and needed to be secured to the walls. On the playground the tarp was also coming up from under the loose fill, presenting a potential tripping hazard.”
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Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“During the monitoring inspection, screen time was observed and it did not meet educational goals. The children were observed watching Sonic.”
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Posting of Activity Plan
“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation did not have a current activity plan posted for all age groups. There was not a daily schedule posted for pre k or toddler aged children.”
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Documentation of Drills
“During the monitoring inspection emergency drills could not be reviewed as there was not an emergency drill form. One was emailed to the operaiton to begin using.”
Mar 6, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“After reviewing child/caregiver ratios, it was determined there was more than an 18 month age difference between the youngest infant and the oldest child in a group. The youngest child was eight months old and the oldest child was 3-years-old. This was corrected at inspection when the oldest child was brought to a different classroom, bringing the facility into compliance.”
Jul 28, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The carbon monoxide detector had not been tested monthly. The carbon monoxide detector was tested during the inspection, bringing the facility into compliance.”
Apr 28, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“After a review of children’s records, three children enrolled in care did not have immunization records on file for review.”
Feb 7, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“A toy box on the playground was observed to have shear points on it.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“A feeding utensil (sippy cup) was observed sitting on the handwashing sink in the infant classroom. The sippy cup was immediately removed when addressed and this deficiency was corrected at inspection.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A rug in the toddler classroom needed to be cleaned as stains were visible. Sinks in the toddler and infant classrooms needed to be cleaned as stains were visible. Both sinks were immediately cleaned when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance regarding the sinks.”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Ceiling tiles in the infant and pre-k/school-age classrooms were separating from the ceiling. Paint was peeling from the wall in the 2-3 year-old classroom and in the pre-k/school-age classroom. The baseboards were separating or missing from the wall in the 2-3 year-old classroom. A portion of a wall in the 2-3 year-old classroom needed to be cleaned as stains were visible.”
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First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The First Aid kit was found to be incomplete. There were no scissors nor tweezers.”
All 44 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jun 17, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 22, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 18, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 4, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 29, 2025 | Assessment | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 22, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 21, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 13, 2024 | Assessment | No violation found |
| May 3, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | 10 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 31, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Sep 1, 2022.
- Its permit has conditions.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 59 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 10 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 237 child care providers in Bell County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 26.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Nolanville Elementary YMCA | 1 |
| The Learning Lodge This child care provider | 26 |
| Asymca @ Richard E.cavazos | 1 |
| Susan Travis | 2 |
| Maria Burgos | 4 |
| Tiny Troops Learning Center | 4 |
| God’s Promise | 6 |
| A Heart for the Children | 0 |
| Theresas Creative Minds | 6 |
| Barnyard Babes Daycare | 3 |
| Faith’s First Steps Home Daycare | 0 |
| Carmen Y Benitez Rivera | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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