Roaming Hippie Ranch
1393 State Highway 7 E, Centerville, TX
The Patch Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About The Patch Learning Center
The Patch Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Centerville, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 5, 2026, for up to 47 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Patch Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Leon County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$145
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$141
Home daycare$132
School age
Center$134
Home daycare$126
State record
Inspection reports for The Patch Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1818014
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2026Visit3 rules cited
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“During the investigation, it was found that a parent was not notified immediately when their child was allowed access to a hot glue gun and received a minor burn from the hot glue gun.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver left a hot glue gun unattended within reach of a child, resulting in the child receiving a minor burn from the hot glue gun.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
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 found that the caregivers present did not maintain awareness of a child's ongoing activity, resulting in the child picking up a hot glue gun and receiving a minor burn.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Jun 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent inspection form was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the form was printed out and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Out of five staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing six instructor-led hours as well as training in communicable diseases, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety. The caregiver took trainings in communicable diseases, food allergies, and building and physical premises safety during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“During the inspection, it was found that an non-routine situation that placed a child at harm occurred in May and was not reported to Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“There was a bottle of disinfectant wipes on a bookshelf within reach of children in one of the classrooms. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to a shelf out of reach.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
May 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One caregiver was missing a notarized affidavit and a start date in their file.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The mood for one of the older infants had not been entered in the Brightwheel application for 5/4/26.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation did not serve milk for lunch during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's health inspection expired on 2/5/26.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing information on how parents can participate at the center, what weather will prohibit children from going outside, and the HHS website.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 31, 2025Inspection1 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
“A caregiver stepped out of the room to answer the door, leaving the children in the nap room unsupervised. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver returned to the room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
“The first aid kit was missing antiseptic wipes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“The sheets on several of the play yards had pulled loose from the mattresses, causing wrinkles in the sheets.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The back room was too dark during naptime. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver pulled the curtains back to allow more light in.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“There was no playground checklist for November. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the playground and completed a checklist for December.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One caregiver was missing notarized and pre-employment affidavits and another was missing a statement that she attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers completed their forms and the caregiver who was missing a notarized affidavit got it notarized.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 4 earlier visits
Nov 24, 2025Visit3 rules cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The infant caregivers were not adding mood to the daily report.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of four staff files reviewed, four staff were missing proof of education, notarized employment affidavits, and pre-employment affidavits; three staff were missing copies of their photo IDs; two staff were missing statements that they attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect; and one staff was missing a statement that they received the staff and center handbooks.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Oct 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The infant caregivers were not adding mood to the daily report.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Out of four staff files reviewed, four staff were missing proof of education, notarized employment affidavits, and pre-employment affidavits; three staff were missing copies of their photo IDs; two staff were missing statements that they attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect; and one staff was missing a statement that they received the staff and center handbooks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing a health statement and needed an updated immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 24, 2025
Sep 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“A child had medication at the operation that was sent in syringes instead of the original container.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“For the last two fire drills that were done, the children were not able to exit in three minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
“A child who was given medication did not have the name of the medications, amounts given, or the name of the employee who gave the medication recorded.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
“The first aid kit was missing tweezers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
“The parent handbook did not have a policy for water activities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“The 12-17-month room did not have a handwashing sink.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The parent handbook was missing procedures for policy changes, information on the benefits of physical activities and a plan for indoor activity to occur when weather prohibits outdoor play, information on employee vaccinations, and information on what accomodations special needs children can receive.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about The Patch Learning Center
Is The Patch Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 5, 2026.
When was The Patch Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Patch Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Patch Learning Center care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Patch Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Patch Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Patch Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 208-9156 to ask.
What is The Patch Learning Center's phone number?
(903) 208-9156.
Where is The Patch Learning Center?
718 S Commerce St, Centerville, TX 75833. The nearest other daycare we list is Roaming Hippie Ranch, 1.3 miles away.