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Norman M. Thomas Learning Center

8 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 11, 2026.

1404 S Norton Ave, Freer, TX 78357 · (361) 394-6800

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings8 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: May 11, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2015Full Permit

Practical7:30a–3:30pMon–Fri · Pre-K to school · Licensed capacity 68

Texas HHSC operation #1600356- 9871 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
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Skill classesNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

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2026
May 14, 2026 to Jun 18, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- Jun 18, 2026 inspection
- May 14, 2026 inspection
- May 14, 2026 inspection
- May 14, 2026 inspection
- May 14, 2026 inspection
May 11, 2026Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers in charge of supervising the children did not intervene timely when two children were involved in a physical altercation. One child sustained injuries to the head as a result.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Parent was not notified immediately after a child was placed at risk by getting hit in the head and body several times.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  Director did not review and did not sign the completed report, before it was shared with parent.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
May 11, 2026Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Parent was not notified immediately after a child was placed at risk by getting hit in the head and body several times.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers in charge of supervising the children did not intervene timely when two children were involved in a physical altercation. One child sustained injuries to the head as a result.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  Director did not review and did not sign the completed report, before it was shared with parent.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
May 11, 2026Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Parent was not notified immediately after a child was placed at risk by getting hit in the head and body several times.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers in charge of supervising the children did not intervene timely when two children were involved in a physical altercation. One child sustained injuries to the head as a result.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  Director did not review and did not sign the completed report, before it was shared with parent.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
May 11, 2026Self-reported incident
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers in charge of supervising the children did not intervene timely when two children were involved in a physical altercation. One child sustained injuries to the head as a result.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Parent was not notified immediately after a child was placed at risk by getting hit in the head and body several times.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  Director did not review and did not sign the completed report, before it was shared with parent.
  Corrected Jun 9, 2026, verified Jun 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.705.
2025
Feb 6, 2025 to Nov 14, 20258 inspections
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- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
- Feb 6, 2025 inspection
2024
Feb 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Consumer Product Safety form was last reviewed on January 3, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2024, verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Feb 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Consumer Product Safety form was last reviewed on January 3, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2024, verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Feb 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Consumer Product Safety form was last reviewed on January 3, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2024, verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Feb 7, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The Consumer Product Safety form was last reviewed on January 3, 2023.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2024, verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
  Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not include the relocation site after children safely exit the builing, the two paths to exit the builing, and the severe weather relocation site.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were last conducted on January 2023.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
  Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not include the relocation site after children safely exit the builing, the two paths to exit the builing, and the severe weather relocation site.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were last conducted on January 2023.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
  Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not include the relocation site after children safely exit the builing, the two paths to exit the builing, and the severe weather relocation site.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were last conducted on January 2023.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Apr 5, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were last conducted on January 2023.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 6, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
  Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not include the relocation site after children safely exit the builing, the two paths to exit the builing, and the severe weather relocation site.
  Corrected Apr 10, 2023, verified Apr 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a).
2022
Apr 27, 2022 to Apr 27, 20224 inspections
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- Apr 27, 2022 inspection
- Apr 27, 2022 inspection
- Apr 27, 2022 inspection
- Apr 27, 2022 inspection

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