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207 S Bonham Ave, Cleveland, TX
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Tarkington Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Tarkington Learning Center
Tarkington Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Cleveland, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 26, 2009, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tarkington Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Liberty 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Tarkington Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #976906
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Jul 10, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“The operation policy was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.4807(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
“CCR observed two stationary equipment: a play equipment with a slide and a rocking equipment seat, not located within 6 feet away from the to-fro swing structure.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation has not had a fire inspection since 8/28/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“CCR observed cleaning supplies stored under an unlocked sink cabinet in both the toddler and school-age classrooms. Additionally, cleaning wipes, diaper ointments, a toy, baby wipes, and specks of dirt were noted on the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom. Correction made: The caregiver removed the cleaning supplies and ointments and cleaned the diaper table.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The infant caregiver is not completing daily reports for infants to share with parents.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“Attendance records for the director/owner were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has not had a health inspection since 8/28/2024”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
“CCR observed two fire extinguishers accessible to children on the floor in the school-age classroom. Correction made: The caregiver stored the fire extinguisher, and it was inaccessible to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One caregivers file reviewed did not have the required signed affidavit. There was a blank affidavit in the caregivers file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“One caregivers file reviewed did not contain their CPR/First aid training or their SIDS/Shaking Baby Syndrome training record or certificate.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“There was a person in the operation counted in child caregiver ratio who did not have a background check. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by having the person leave the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“There was heater/fan that was on a shelf that was accessible to children. The person in charge corrected this at the time of the inspection by removing the heater/fan.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“There was an infant in a high chair that was not strapped in with the straps that were attached to the high chair. A caregiver corrected this at the time of the inspection by strapping the child in the chair.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off children's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
“Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the inspection it was found that a ceiling tile was missing and above the tile was a pipe that was leaking water.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation inspection, the Director allowed a person with no background check to supervise children alone, turned off the water during a freeze which resulted in proper handwashing techniques not being used for employees and children, a pipe busting causing a leak, and not reporting to Licensing when a child received medical attention when a shelf fell on the child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“It was found during the investigation that the operation did not report to Licensing that a child received medical treatment when a shelf fell on the child.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
“Based on the information gathered when the water was turned off employee's hands were not being properly washed. Baby wipes and hand sanitizer were being used.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The Director and the employee who transport children both had expired transportation training. The Director and the employee are getting the training done today before they transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The Sanitation Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Sanitation Inspection done.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The Fire Inspection expired on 3/15/2024. The Director is going to correct this by getting the Fire Inspection done.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2024
Sep 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“There was a diaper changing mat that had a tear in it. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by replacing the mat.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
“The nap cots in two classrooms were placed too close together which caused there to not be sufficient walking space around the cots. This was corrected that the time of the inspection by the caregivers rearranging the nap cots to provide sufficient walking space around each cot.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 3 earlier visits
Jan 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“There were five trash cans without lids that made trash accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
Jan 23, 2022Visit4 rules cited
746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease
“Not all parents were notified that a person in the center tested positive for COVID.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“There was a person in the operation who did not have a cleared background check. The person left the operation during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The Director did not notify the health department or licensing that a person tested positive for COVID.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
“Caregivers and staff admitted that they give children candy as a reward for toilet training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2022
Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
“The menu did not have what the children ate today. The Director corrected this by making the proper substitutions.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Tarkington Learning Center
Is Tarkington Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 26, 2009.
When was Tarkington Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tarkington Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Tarkington Learning Center care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tarkington Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tarkington Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tarkington Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 432-2273 to ask.
What is Tarkington Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 432-2273.
Where is Tarkington Learning Center?
2520 FM 163 Rd, Cleveland, TX 77327. The nearest other daycare we list is Jacquelynn Waller, 3 miles away.