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Taft Learning Center

221 Walnut St, Taft, TX 78390
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$140
year first permitted
2023

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About Taft Learning Center

Taft Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Taft, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2023, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Taft Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in San Patricio County has a median price of $140 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.
San Patricio County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

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 Taft Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1751771- 9871
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

      “The director did have a current CPR and first-aid training, 1/27/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026

  2. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The annual fire inspection was expired upon inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2023

  5. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “The storage room that is accessible to the children while they are on the playground has a broken door. The door does not close or lock.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

      “The posted Menu was not current. This was correct when brought to the Director attention.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      “The class activity plan was not posted. When brought to the directors attention one was located and posted.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were 2 cots placed upside down on several stackable cots. The two cots were not the same kind of cots resulting in them not being able to be stacked securely. If the cots were to fall it could cause an injury. This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for the day care facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022

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 Taft Learning Center

Is Taft Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2023.

When was Taft Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Taft Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Taft Learning Center care for?

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

Does Taft Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Taft Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Taft Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 756-0249 to ask.

What is Taft Learning Center's phone number?

(361) 756-0249.

Where is Taft Learning Center?

221 Walnut St, Taft, TX 78390. The nearest other daycare we list is Radiant Roots Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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