1621 BINGLE RD, Houston, TX 77055 · (346) 571-5631 · State permit no. 1796527
Between May 23, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited The Learning Experience Spring Branch for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 12 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1311 (2 times, most recently May 26, 2026).
The state lists The Learning Experience Spring Branch 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: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 11 violations, newest first
Medium · May 26, 2026 · Inspection
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
In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required health statement information.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 12, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · May 26, 2026 · Inspection
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not have the required annual training topics in the following areas: Emergency Prep, Communicable Diseases, Administering Meds and Building and Premise Safety.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 12, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · May 26, 2026 · Inspection
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Five caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in the following areas: Emergency Prep, Communicable Diseases, and Building and Premise Safety,
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 12, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · May 26, 2026 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 annual training hours.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 12, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 9, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 23, 2025 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report. The inspection report expired as of 5/14/2025.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 6, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 13, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was tasked with caregiver responsibilities for the operation without an eligible background check on record.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 13, 2025
- Correction verified:
- May 23, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 1, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A caregiver provided milk to a child who was identified to be allergic to milk.
In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Dec 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 29, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to share a copy of the incident reports with the children's parents within 48 hours.
In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Nov 14, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for the infants in care.
In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 6, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation placed posters over the mildew on the walls in two classrooms.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 18, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 30, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Aug 20, 2024 · Investigation (report)
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
It was observed that there is mildew in one classroom and obvious signs that mildew was present in the operation.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 28, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for The Learning Experience Spring Branch; 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).