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The Learning Station Preschool

539 S Chestnut St Ste 300, Lufkin, TX 75901
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
year first permitted
2022

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About The Learning Station Preschool

The Learning Station Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lufkin, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 11, 2022, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7:30 PM

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
6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Station Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Angelina County has a median price of $129 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.
Angelina County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$129
Home daycare$117

Toddler

Center$121
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$105

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 Station Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1729006
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Three caregivers were present with pending background checks during a recent DFPS investigation at the facility. The caregivers were removed by DFPS staff.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

      “Evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation revealed that multiple caregivers were unaware of who was in charge during the director’s recent absence.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “A child had access to a toy ring during naptime and choked on the ring as a result. The child was uninjured. No medical attention was sought.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

      “Evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation revealed that a qualified person was not left in charge during the director’s recent absence.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026

  3. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “There were three children's files that did not have all of the emergency contact information. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by getting all of the emergency contact information for all three files.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

      “There was one caregiver who transports whose transportation training expired on 1/4/2025. The Director had the caregiver complete the training during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “In the 12-18 month old room there were three children in chairs with no safety straps and one child in a chair that was not buckled into the safety strap. The caregivers removed the children from the charis and the Director replaced all the charis without straps with new ones and told the caregivers they have to always buckle in the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “The infant feeding instructions for March have all been signed but not dated by the parent. The Director is going to get the parents to date the infant feeding instructions and send them to Licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

  9. Aug 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The sanitation inspection expired on 8/3/202022. The Director is going to get the health inspection done.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2022

  10. May 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      “There were three pieces of climbing equipment on the playground that did not have the required amount of loose fill. The Director is going to correct this by removing the climbing equipment and upping supervision until the equipment is removed.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infant feeding instructions have not been updated. Th director is going to correct this by getting the feeding instructions updated.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2022

  3. Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 20, 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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Questions about The Learning Station Preschool

Is The Learning Station Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 11, 2022.

When was The Learning Station Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Station Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Station Preschool care for?

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

Does The Learning Station Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Learning Station Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Station Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (936) 637-1991 to ask.

What is The Learning Station Preschool's phone number?

(936) 637-1991.

Where is The Learning Station Preschool?

539 S Chestnut St Ste 300, Lufkin, TX 75901. The nearest other daycare we list is Storybook Hollow Childcare and Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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