Ashley Blackmon
Waller, TX 77484 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Academy of Waller
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About The Learning Academy of Waller
The Learning Academy of Waller is a licensed child care center in Waller, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 25, 2022, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 14 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Academy of Waller has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Waller 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 The Learning Academy of Waller
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1731687
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 19 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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.
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- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“During the investigation, it was revealed that a caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to take a restroom break.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There is no loose fill around the stationary equipment that has a slide.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The owner of the operation that transports the children's records was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the toddler diaper-changing table in the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Three out of the six children's files were evaluated, and a health statement is missing from each of them.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“CCR observed that the children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names or numbers.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infants feeding sheet for the month of July and August were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“The director s transportation training was not in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of six children's files were evaluated and is missing the emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“CCR observed the children's sleeping mats has wear and tear, and is no longer waterproof.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
“CCR observed the diaper changing mats wear and tear and is no longer waterproof. Correction: A caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats.”
Corrected during the visit
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
“The transporter left the operation and went outside, leaving the children unsupervised in the foyer area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 5/21/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“CCR observed active ant pile on the children's playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“There is no loose fill around the stationary equipment that has a slide.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“Three out of six children's files were evaluated, a copy of the operation policy agreement signed by a parent is missing from the files.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The owner of the operation that transports the children's records was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection I observed a child's hands were not washed after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“The operation was found to not have a hand washing sink in the toddler room diaper changing area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“I observed a caregiver assist a child with a training cup without washing their hands after diapering. The caregiver was also observed removing their gloves and was in the process of putting on another pair before washing their hands. The caregiver was corrected and went to wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
Aug 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Children were left unsupervised in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“A caregiver was alone caring for 7 infants. The director was in a classroom caring for 11 children. Note: The infant classroom was brought into compliance when another staff person entered the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver counted in ratio has a pending background check. Note: The director had the caregiver to leave the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
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Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The school age classroom had toys and other items scattered all of the classroom floor. There were also metal curtain rods and boxes with other items inside the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Two infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices; highchair and a bouncer.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
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 infant was not removed from a restrictive device (highchair) after falling asleep.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“Based on the information gathered from interviews with children and staff, there is sufficient information to support children was left in the classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
Dec 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One child in care did not have emergency contact address information on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Five staff did not have the required affidavit available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child in care with a noted food allergy did not have a signed food allergy emergency plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician health statement available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025
- Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“Based on information obtained the Franchise Tax was involuntarily ended.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
- Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on the information gathered from interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver(s) allow children to remain in time out for longer than required.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the DFPS investigation, caregivers are punishing children by making them stand and face the wall with their hands in the air.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Jun 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Two infants was observed with bottles while crawling and moving on the floor. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver collected the bottles from the infants.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Three infants had expired feeding instructions. One infant did not have any feeding instructions available fore review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The director did not have a current annual prodcut safety certification available for reveiw.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
Jun 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“Two children was observed sitting in a highchair for time out. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed both children from the highchairs.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Caregivers did not ensure that children washed their hands before eating. Note: Inspector asked the school age children if they washed their hands before eating, and the children said no. The inspector also asked a caregiver if their students washed their hands, and they said no.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.2207(b) - Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
“In the schoolers class, the children were engaged in screen time, that was not associated with a planned activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2023
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“In the infant classroom, the TV was on and the 2 of the 5 infants were watching TV during nap time. 3 were sleeping. Corrected at inspection: It was dicsussed with director that children under the age of 2, are not allowed screen time. The director was instructed to have the caregivers to turn off the tv.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
“The cribs in the infant were close together not allowing caregivers the space to walk between them.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation does not have a current annual fire inspection for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2023
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was asleep with a bottle in the crib. Note: This was correct at inspection when inspector asked the caregiver to remove the bottle from the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“5 out of 6 children did not have emergency contact address information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“The infant room does not have a hand washing sink.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not have identified on it the designated location inside the building during sever weather and the meeting place outside.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two electrical outlets in the infant classroom did not have the plastic wall plates around the sockets. Wires were exposed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2023
- Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A total of six operational staff were review. Six out six operational staff did not had personal records files completed upon the time of the inspection for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have the health inspection completed as of the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection completed as of the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022
Jan 24, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have the health inspection completed as of the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“The operation does not have the written activity plan for all children ages inside the classroom during the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection completed as of the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The applicant for the director position does not have a clear background check during the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation does not have the emergency preparedness plan evaluation diagram posted during the application process.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
“The operation does not have liability insurance at the time of the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“The operation does not have written policy dealing with suspension and expulsion during the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
“The operation does not have the emergency and evaluation relocation diagram posted for review for the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operation does not have a written policy for safe sleep for infant care during the application inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Academy of Waller
Is The Learning Academy of Waller licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 25, 2022.
When was The Learning Academy of Waller last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Academy of Waller had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 14 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 The Learning Academy of Waller care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Academy of Waller accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Academy of Waller's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Academy of Waller cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 372-5955 to ask.
What is The Learning Academy of Waller's phone number?
(936) 372-5955.
Where is The Learning Academy of Waller?
40190 Highway 290 Business, Waller, TX 77484.