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The Learning Express Station #3

No findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months.

379 N Terry St, Malakoff, TX 75148 · (903) 489-2400

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Cubbycheck ClearNo serious findings since 2024

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

No findings0 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 8 investigations (24 visits).

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2011Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 110 places

Texas HHSC operation #1320526 · 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 providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
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.

2026
Jun 4, 2026 to Jun 4, 20264 inspections
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- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
- Jun 4, 2026 inspection
2025
Jul 29, 2025 to Jul 29, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 29, 2025 inspection
- Jul 29, 2025 inspection
- Jul 29, 2025 inspection
- Jul 29, 2025 inspection
2024
Jul 19, 2024 to Aug 15, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 15, 2024 inspection
- Aug 15, 2024 inspection
- Aug 15, 2024 inspection
- Aug 15, 2024 inspection
- Jul 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 19, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 19, 2024 complaint investigation
2023
Dec 5, 2023 to Dec 7, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 5, 2023 complaint investigation
- Dec 5, 2023 complaint investigation

Show 48 older visits, not counted above

Aug 29, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was found to not be up to date.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was found to not be up to date.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was found to not be up to date.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(24).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was found to not be up to date.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2023, verified Sep 7, 2023. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
Mar 20, 2023 to Mar 20, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 20, 2023 inspection
- Mar 20, 2023 inspection
- Mar 20, 2023 inspection
- Mar 20, 2023 inspection
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee stated the alarm was not working properly and did not go off.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded an employee parked and left the transportation vehicle without following loading and unloading protocols resulting in a child being left alone and unsupervised on the vehicle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found the operation didn't disclose true and accurate information to the family when a child was left alone and unsupervised on the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee parked and left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring each child was accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child was left alone and unsupervised in the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded an employee parked and left the transportation vehicle without following loading and unloading protocols resulting in a child being left alone and unsupervised on the vehicle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee parked and left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring each child was accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found the operation didn't disclose true and accurate information to the family when a child was left alone and unsupervised on the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee stated the alarm was not working properly and did not go off.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child was left alone and unsupervised in the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee parked and left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring each child was accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child was left alone and unsupervised in the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found the operation didn't disclose true and accurate information to the family when a child was left alone and unsupervised on the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded an employee parked and left the transportation vehicle without following loading and unloading protocols resulting in a child being left alone and unsupervised on the vehicle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee stated the alarm was not working properly and did not go off.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded an employee parked and left the transportation vehicle without following loading and unloading protocols resulting in a child being left alone and unsupervised on the vehicle.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee stated the alarm was not working properly and did not go off.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation, and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child was left alone and unsupervised in the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found the operation didn't disclose true and accurate information to the family when a child was left alone and unsupervised on the transportation vehicle.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on a DFPS investigation, it was found an employee parked and left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring each child was accounted for.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
2022
Jun 22, 2022 to Sep 28, 202212 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Sep 28, 2022 inspection
- Sep 28, 2022 inspection
- Sep 28, 2022 inspection
- Sep 28, 2022 inspection
- Sep 23, 2022 inspection
- Sep 23, 2022 inspection
- Sep 23, 2022 inspection
- Sep 23, 2022 inspection
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 20, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 22, 2022 inspection
- Jun 22, 2022 inspection
- Jun 22, 2022 inspection
- Jun 22, 2022 inspection
Jun 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Jun 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Jun 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Jun 10, 2022Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the child.
  Corrected Jun 10, 2022, verified Jun 22, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426.
Mar 16, 2022 to Jun 9, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jun 9, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
2021
Nov 5, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  At the inspection, the handle that latches the back gate on the playground does not close and is broken and in need of repair or be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Nov 5, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  At the inspection, the handle that latches the back gate on the playground does not close and is broken and in need of repair or be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Nov 5, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  At the inspection, the handle that latches the back gate on the playground does not close and is broken and in need of repair or be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Nov 5, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  At the inspection, the handle that latches the back gate on the playground does not close and is broken and in need of repair or be replaced.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Dec 1, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Aug 14, 2021 to Aug 14, 20214 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 14, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 14, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 14, 2021 complaint investigation
- Aug 14, 2021 complaint investigation

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