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Academy Learning Center

3519 Burke Rd, Pasadena, TX 775043.6· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
103
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1987

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About

About Academy Learning Center

Academy Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 16, 1987, for up to 103 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
103 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Academy Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Academy Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
103 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#54284
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “Two children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two children records did not contain the required emergency contact address.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The operation did not report a change in director that occured on April 10th, 2026.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. May 5, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose fill beneath the swings did not measure the proper depth. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two children records with the start date May 4th, 2026 did not contain the required immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

  3. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “One caregiver was observed using their personal device along with headphones during nap time. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. May 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “The caregiver did not know the age of the youngest student in the toddler classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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 possible

      “An eight month old was observed sleeping in a bouncy chair in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “One cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “The director did not have the required Transportation safety training.”

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  6. May 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operations two vans did not contain a working child safety alarm.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025

  7. Oct 22, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “The playground fence was observed held together with straps. Note: Pictures were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two of ten records did not contain a complete emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(c)(1) - Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified

      “One record did not contain a verified immunization exemption form.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose fill located beneath the swings was observed below proper depth. Note: Pictures were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Paint was observed peeling in the pre-k classroom. Note: Pictures were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “Diaper changing supplies were observed in reach of students in the restroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Bottles were observed unlabeled inside of the infant refrigerator. Note: Pictures were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Two records did not contain updated immunizations”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

  8. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2607(3) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Small Muscle Development

      “A three year old student was observed in a high chair from 11:17 to 11:37. Note:This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Apr 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver picked up a child roughly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024

  2. Oct 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn, exposing the underlying foam.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “Two caregivers providing transportation did not have current transportation training available.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

  3. Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “Based on the information obtained during the dfps investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was strapped in a stroller for a hour and a half as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2023

  5. Oct 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One out of 4 caregivers employed did not have a current cpr/ first aid training certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “Four bottles in the infant classroom was not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was corrected when the director labeled the bottles.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Three out of the six infants feeding instruction were not updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

  6. Oct 29, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “One out of eight personnel files reviewed is missing CPR/First aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 29, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One out of eight personnel files reviewed is missing the health and safety training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “It was found that one infant is missing parent signature on the infant feeding instruction for October”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Academy Learning Center

Is Academy Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 16, 1987.

When was Academy Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academy Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 21 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Academy Learning Center care for?

103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Academy Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Academy Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academy Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 943-2560 to ask.

What is Academy Learning Center's phone number?

(713) 943-2560.

Where is Academy Learning Center?

3519 Burke Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairmont KinderCare, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).