The Learning Express Houston

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: A fire inspection has not been completed at the operation.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: CCR observed paint chipping on the wall in the toddler classroom. Additionally, the door to the kitchen in the two-year-old classroom is broken and does not close, allowing children access to the kitchen.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must have regular pest control.

State rule 746.3427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Pest Extermination"

Inspector's note: CCR observed an ant pile on the children's playground.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care until children are released.

State rule 746.5202(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released"

Inspector's note: The operation's emergency preparedness plan does not specify how care will be continued at the alternate shelter until children are released.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026.

Medium-high risk The emergency plan must include a plan for reuniting children with parents.

State rule 746.5202(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan"

Inspector's note: The operation's emergency preparedness plan does not specify how children will be reunified with their parents in the event of an emergency.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026.

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.

State rule 746.5207(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location"

Inspector's note: The operation diagram does not indicate a designated location where all children and caregivers will meet.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026.

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.

State rule 746.5207(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside"

Inspector's note: The operation diagram does not indicate the designated location for children and staff inside the child-care center.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026.

Medium risk Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

State rule 746.503 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Provide Parents With Copy of Policies"

Inspector's note: The operation needs to include the following information in its policy: -How the operation will notify parents -Procedures for suspending or expelling a child. -How parents will be notified when changes are made to the operation policy. -Procedures for children's indoor and outdoor activities. -Parents' rights -Procedures for parental participation in operation activities. -Policies regarding vaccine-preventable diseases for employees. -How the operation will maintain and administer unassigned epinephrine. -Procedures for caring for children with special care needs.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).