Academy Learning Center
Academy Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 103 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 30). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The operation did not report a change in director that occured on April 10th, 2026.
Two children records did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Two children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
The loose fill beneath the swings did not measure the proper depth. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
Two children records with the start date May 4th, 2026 did not contain the required immunization records.
One caregiver was observed using their personal device along with headphones during nap time. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
An eight month old was observed sleeping in a bouncy chair in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection
The director did not have the required Transportation safety training.
One cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
The caregiver did not know the age of the youngest student in the toddler classroom.
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operations two vans did not contain a working child safety alarm.
Two of ten records did not contain a complete emergency contact.
One record did not contain a verified immunization exemption form.
Two records did not contain updated immunizations
Diaper changing supplies were observed in reach of students in the restroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
The loose fill located beneath the swings was observed below proper depth. Note: Pictures were taken.
Bottles were observed unlabeled inside of the infant refrigerator. Note: Pictures were taken.
The playground fence was observed held together with straps. Note: Pictures were taken.
Paint was observed peeling in the pre-k classroom. Note: Pictures were taken.
A three year old student was observed in a high chair from 11:17 to 11:37. Note:This was corrected at inspection.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver picked up a child roughly.
Two caregivers providing transportation did not have current transportation training available.
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Based on the information obtained during the dfps investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was strapped in a stroller for a hour and a half as a form of discipline.
Three out of the six infants feeding instruction were not updated.
Four bottles in the infant classroom was not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was corrected when the director labeled the bottles.
One out of 4 caregivers employed did not have a current cpr/ first aid training certificate.
One out of eight personnel files reviewed is missing CPR/First aid training.
It was found that one infant is missing parent signature on the infant feeding instruction for October
One out of eight personnel files reviewed is missing the health and safety training.
About this center
Common questions
Does Academy Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Academy Learning Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Academy Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Academy Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 6, 2026: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Academy Learning Center compare with other daycares in Pasadena?
It is tied for #34 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Academy Learning Center last inspected?
May 6, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 54284 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.