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The Learning Express Station #3

379 N Terry St, Malakoff, TX 751484.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2011

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About The Learning Express Station #3

The Learning Express Station #3 is a licensed child care center in Malakoff, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 2, 2011, for up to 110 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
110 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Express Station #3 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $124 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.
Henderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 The Learning Express Station #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1320526
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 6 visits

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 17 visits
  1. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was found to not be up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

      “The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2023

  8. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded an employee parked and left the transportation vehicle without following loading and unloading protocols resulting in a child being left alone and unsupervised on the vehicle.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

      “Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee stated the alarm was not working properly and did not go off.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found the operation didn't disclose true and accurate information to the family when a child was left alone and unsupervised on the transportation vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child was left alone and unsupervised in the transportation vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

      “Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee parked and left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring each child was accounted for.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023

  10. Sep 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022

  5. Jun 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 5, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “At the inspection, the handle that latches the back gate on the playground does not close and is broken and in need of repair or be replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 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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Questions about The Learning Express Station #3

Is The Learning Express Station #3 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 2, 2011.

When was The Learning Express Station #3 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Express Station #3 had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Express Station #3 care for?

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

Does The Learning Express Station #3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Learning Express Station #3'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 The Learning Express Station #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 489-2400 to ask.

What is The Learning Express Station #3's phone number?

(903) 489-2400.

Where is The Learning Express Station #3?

379 N Terry St, Malakoff, TX 75148. The nearest other daycare we list is Noah's Ark Christian Academy, 1.1 miles away.

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