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Golden Keys Learning Center LLC

4 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jan 7, 2025.

246 Southwest Pkwy E, College Station, TX 77840 · (979) 693-9944

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsCollege Station licensed centers, n=36

Serious findings0 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Jan 7, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

78% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2004Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:45pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 59 places

Texas HHSC operation #835438 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2025
Aug 17, 2025 to Dec 4, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Dec 4, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 28, 2025 inspection
- Aug 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2025 complaint investigation
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The 30 annual training hours was not accessible for Childcare Regulation to review.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The 30 annual training hours was not accessible for Childcare Regulation to review.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The 30 annual training hours was not accessible for Childcare Regulation to review.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Jan 7, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  The 30 annual training hours was not accessible for Childcare Regulation to review.
  Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified Jan 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
2024
Jan 10, 2024 to Jan 10, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 10, 2024 inspection
- Jan 10, 2024 inspection
- Jan 10, 2024 inspection
- Jan 10, 2024 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 14, 2023 to May 19, 20238 inspections
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- May 19, 2023 inspection
- May 19, 2023 inspection
- May 19, 2023 inspection
- May 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 14, 2023 inspection
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- Apr 14, 2023 inspection
Mar 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with an inactive background check was observed caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with an inactive background check was observed caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with an inactive background check was observed caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 30, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with an inactive background check was observed caring for children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2023, verified Apr 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with a pending background check was observed around the children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with a pending background check was observed around the children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with a pending background check was observed around the children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 14, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  During the inspection, a person with a pending background check was observed around the children. This was corrected at inspection when the person left the operation.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2023, verified Mar 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, it was found that the operation places a child in a highchair for time out.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, it was found that the operation places a child in a highchair for time out.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, it was found that the operation places a child in a highchair for time out.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
  Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, it was found that the operation places a child in a highchair for time out.
  Corrected May 5, 2023, verified May 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(8).
Feb 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
  The operational policy did not have a section explaining health checks.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(27).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were observed in a classroom with a television playing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television around.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  The operational policy was missing a section on breastfeeding.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
Feb 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were observed in a classroom with a television playing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television around.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
  The operational policy did not have a section explaining health checks.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(27).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  The operational policy was missing a section on breastfeeding.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
Feb 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were observed in a classroom with a television playing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television around.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
  The operational policy did not have a section explaining health checks.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(27).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  The operational policy was missing a section on breastfeeding.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
Feb 15, 2023Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Health Checks
  The operational policy did not have a section explaining health checks.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(27).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children under two years old were observed in a classroom with a television playing. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television around.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2023, verified Mar 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  The operational policy was missing a section on breastfeeding.
  Corrected Feb 17, 2023, verified Mar 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
2022
Mar 11, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the 5 children records reviewed all 5 files were missing all or part of the required information for the Emergency Care Physician and/or the Emergency Care Facility.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  The health statement for one child was missing from the file, as the child was enrolled February 3. 2020.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 2 files missing the address of the emergency contact. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the names and phone number for persons other than parent to whom the child may be released. Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 3 files missing the statement of special needs acknowlegement. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the childs date of admission to the child care center.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
  Of the 5 children records reviewed, 1 child did not have vision and hearing screening records on file.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.629(b).
Mar 11, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the 5 children records reviewed all 5 files were missing all or part of the required information for the Emergency Care Physician and/or the Emergency Care Facility.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  The health statement for one child was missing from the file, as the child was enrolled February 3. 2020.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 2 files missing the address of the emergency contact. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the names and phone number for persons other than parent to whom the child may be released. Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 3 files missing the statement of special needs acknowlegement. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the childs date of admission to the child care center.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
  Of the 5 children records reviewed, 1 child did not have vision and hearing screening records on file.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.629(b).
Mar 11, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  The health statement for one child was missing from the file, as the child was enrolled February 3. 2020.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 2 files missing the address of the emergency contact. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the names and phone number for persons other than parent to whom the child may be released. Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 3 files missing the statement of special needs acknowlegement. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the childs date of admission to the child care center.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the 5 children records reviewed all 5 files were missing all or part of the required information for the Emergency Care Physician and/or the Emergency Care Facility.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
  Of the 5 children records reviewed, 1 child did not have vision and hearing screening records on file.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.629(b).
Mar 11, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 2 files missing the address of the emergency contact. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the names and phone number for persons other than parent to whom the child may be released. Of the 5 children records reviewed there were 3 files missing the statement of special needs acknowlegement. Of the 5 children records reviewed there was 1 file missing the childs date of admission to the child care center.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Of the 5 children records reviewed all 5 files were missing all or part of the required information for the Emergency Care Physician and/or the Emergency Care Facility.
  Corrected Mar 14, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  The health statement for one child was missing from the file, as the child was enrolled February 3. 2020.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Standard 746.611(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
  Of the 5 children records reviewed, 1 child did not have vision and hearing screening records on file.
  Corrected Mar 16, 2022, verified Mar 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.629(b).

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