Maria Guadalupe Martinez
Yoakum, TX 77995 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Tree
- licensed capacity
- 89
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree is a licensed child care center in Yoakum, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 13, 2012, for up to 89 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Tree has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lavaca 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.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Tree
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1354110
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“2 out of 8 employee files lacked the pre employment affidavit.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted in June 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
- Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 26 month old child was mixed with a 3 month old infant.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
“During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used profane language towards a child.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm and it was not reported to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was grabbed roughly by a caregiver, and it was not reported to the parents timely.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child roughly by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation did not have any documentation of drills for the year of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of nine children files lacked a full emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of five personnel files checked lacked the required 6 topics of training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One out of 9 children files lacked current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“One out of five personnel files lacked pre service and orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Four out of five employee files lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“One out of nine children files lacked a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two Classrooms had cleaning supplies out in reach to children and one classroom had one electrical outlet not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“The operation applied an over-the-counter ointment on a child without the proper authorization from the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
- Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“The director lacked current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were observed under two sink cabinets. Note: This was corrected when the supplies were removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director lacked current SIDS/Shaken baby training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The last documented fire drill was February 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“Infant Daily reports were not complete for six infants that were in care at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete for their annual training year.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children's records reviewed did not have the completed designated contact information on the admisison form at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“One classroom was observed not having the current activity plan posted in the Toddler Classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Outdoor play structure slide did not have loose fill at the required depth under the slide at the time of my inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“Annual training was not complete for the Director. Director has completed 15 hours of annual training for the 20-21 training year.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2022
Feb 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed for the year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
- Feb 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Tree
Is The Learning Tree licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 13, 2012.
When was The Learning Tree last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Tree care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Tree accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Tree's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Tree cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 293-7415 to ask.
What is The Learning Tree's phone number?
(361) 293-7415.
Where is The Learning Tree?
124 E Gonzales St, Yoakum, TX 77995. The nearest other daycare we list is MeMe's and Meia's Loves, 0.6 miles away.