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Lil' Einstein Learning Center

1217 Walnut St, Columbus, TX 789345.0· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
178
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2022
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About Lil' Einstein Learning Center

Lil' Einstein Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 2, 2022, for up to 178 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lil' Einstein Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Colorado County has a median price of $172 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.
Colorado 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 Lil' Einstein Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
178 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1725793
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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 activity

      “There is sufficient evidence to prove that a child was able to exit the licensed space unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  7. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Two children did not have an immunization record on file.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 11, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was tasked with supervision of 18 children with a specified age group of three years; the group was over ratio by three children. Note: the director was prompted to include an additional caregiver in the group during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 1, 2021Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Staff tasked with transporting children exceeded the vehicle capacity in lieu of multiple trips to safely accommodate children requiring transport from school to center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2022

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5607(a) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Must Use for Each Child in When Transporting and be Properly Installed

      “Age appropriate child restraint safety devices were not in use for each child during transport.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “The list of children being transported by the operation from school to center inaccuarately documents the children's pick up time.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 23, 2021

  5. Oct 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Lil' Einstein Learning Center

Is Lil' Einstein Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 2, 2022.

When was Lil' Einstein Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lil' Einstein Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Lil' Einstein Learning Center care for?

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

Does Lil' Einstein Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lil' Einstein Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lil' Einstein Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 942-9119 to ask.

What is Lil' Einstein Learning Center's phone number?

(979) 942-9119.

Where is Lil' Einstein Learning Center?

1217 Walnut St, Columbus, TX 78934. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Einstein Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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