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Academy Learning Center

3519 Burke Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #34 of 36 centers in Pasadena
5High risk
21Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 12 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Health & medication6
Food & feeding5
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork2
Other standards2
Supervision2
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 6, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Report Change in Director §746.303(a)(4)
The operation did not report a change in director that occured on April 10th, 2026.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 6, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two children records did not contain the required emergency contact address.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
HighMay 6, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
Two children records did not contain the required emergency medical authorization.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill beneath the swings did not measure the proper depth. Note: Photos were taken of the playground.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two children records with the start date May 4th, 2026 did not contain the required immunization records.
Correction verified May 28, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
One caregiver was observed using their personal device along with headphones during nap time. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible §746.2426(a)(2)
An eight month old was observed sleeping in a bouncy chair in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during the inspection
Correction verified May 20, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have the required Transportation safety training.
Correction verified May 9, 2025
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One cup was observed without labels in the infant fridge. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 7, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
The caregiver did not know the age of the youngest student in the toddler classroom.
Correction verified May 20, 2025
HighMay 5, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operations two vans did not contain a working child safety alarm.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Two of ten records did not contain a complete emergency contact.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified §746.613(c)(1)
One record did not contain a verified immunization exemption form.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two records did not contain updated immunizations
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
Diaper changing supplies were observed in reach of students in the restroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill located beneath the swings was observed below proper depth. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Bottles were observed unlabeled inside of the infant refrigerator. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The playground fence was observed held together with straps. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
Medium HighOct 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Paint was observed peeling in the pre-k classroom. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
MediumJun 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Provide Small Muscle Development §746.2607(3)
A three year old student was observed in a high chair from 11:17 to 11:37. Note:This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighApr 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that a caregiver picked up a child roughly.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2024
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Two caregivers providing transportation did not have current transportation training available.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023
Medium HighOct 26, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler rooms was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
HighJun 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
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.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2023
MediumOct 24, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three out of the six infants feeding instruction were not updated.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
Medium HighOct 24, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 24, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One out of 4 caregivers employed did not have a current cpr/ first aid training certificate.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
Medium HighOct 29, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
One out of eight personnel files reviewed is missing CPR/First aid training.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021
MediumOct 29, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
It was found that one infant is missing parent signature on the infant feeding instruction for October
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 29, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One out of eight personnel files reviewed is missing the health and safety training.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity103 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 16, 1987
DirectorElizabeth Hyman
Phone7139432560
State operation #54284

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.