Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77025
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited The Learning Experience Bellaire for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 9 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.603 (3 times, most recently Nov 1, 2021).
The state lists The Learning Experience Bellaire as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.
Of the 12 violations at The Learning Experience Bellaire, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 5 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 2 | 17% |
| Medium High | 5 | 42% |
| Medium | 5 | 42% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
The Learning Experience Bellaire had 12 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at The Learning Experience Bellaire in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 746.603 Medium | 3 | The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text Most recent: Nov 1, 2021 · first: Nov 1, 2021 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
14 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Inspection | 540 | None |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Inspection | — | None |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Investigation (self-report) | 2 | None |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | 682 | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Assessment | 1 | None |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | 591 | 2 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Inspection | — | None |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Investigation (report) | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Inspection | 672 | 2 |
| May 12, 2023 | Inspection | 1 | None |
| May 8, 2023 | Investigation (self-report) | 1 | None |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Inspection | 534 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2022 | Investigation (report) | 1 | None |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Inspection | 651 | 6 |
2 rules cited at The Learning Experience Bellaire changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection
Curremt gas inspection was not available during this inspection.
Official text of rule 746.5403
Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
Three out of ten children files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
The last fire insepction was conducted on 6/22/23.
In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text
High · Mar 14, 2024 · Investigation (report)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when a child was picked up inappropriately.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
Medium · Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection
Director did not have HASA training topics available for review.
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
High · Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection
Cleaning products were accessible to children in the children's restroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection with cleaning product being removed to a locked cabinet.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
Medium High · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection
3 out of 10 records read were missing training hours from the 24 hour annual trainng requirement for caregivers.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection
1 child that was enrolled 11/16/2020 did not have a health statement in the record.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection
3 children did not have immunization records.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection
2 children who enrolled 07/2021 did not have an admission form in the record.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection
2 out of 10 employees did not have documenation of education requirements.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Medium High · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. Fire inspection expired 07/2021.
In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
Based on the kinds of rules cited at The Learning Experience Bellaire:
More in ZIP 77025 and all of Houston.
This page reports the state’s records for The Learning Experience Bellaire; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).