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Christey's Kids Learning Center

202 S Alamo Blvd Ste G, Marshall, TX 75670 · Harrison County
Accepts child care subsidies

Christey's Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Marshall, TX, licensed for up to 78 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 36 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (7 of 36). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 11 centers in Marshall and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#11 of 11 centers in Marshall
10High risk
23Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
36 citations from 24 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios7
Building & playground safety6
Health & medication6
Other standards6
Sleep safety4
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding2
Supervision2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 13, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
During the investigation it was found that a piece of play equipment was broken and cracked and was on the playground at the time of the incident. The equipment was pushed up into a corner out of required use zone near a fence.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio §746.1613(b)
During inspection 3 infant classes were combined during naptime.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
HighMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
During the inspection the director is determined to not be at the operation enough to ensure the staff is supervised and that they are following the standards.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
During inspection 12 children were being cared for by two caregivers and the SAG is 0 - 11m.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During inspection two caregivers changed several children in a row without handwashing themselves or the infant.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant §746.2411(2)(I)
During inspection, infants were sleeping in play yards that are not correctly labled.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
HighMay 19, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During inspection an infant under 12m was observed sleeping in a play yard with a large sleep mat/blanket.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
During inpection it was determined that the director is not present at the operation the required amount of hours per week.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighMay 15, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
During the investigation it was determined that children in diapers or potty training have not been changed promptly. The operation has put procedures in place to address this issue.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2025
Medium HighApr 30, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
During the investigation it was determined that there has been an ongoing issue with prompt changes of soiled diapers and pull ups.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighApr 22, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation there were 13 children in the infant room ages 5m-19m with a SAG of 11m.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
Medium HighApr 17, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
During inspection a bottle was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant and four bottles were observed on the floor throughout the room.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
HighApr 17, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
During the investigation four caregivers were observed in the room playing with the babies and two of the infants were sleeping in their bouncers and not moved to their play yards.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighApr 17, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Secure Supports §746.2411(2)(D)
During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a play yard that had a side that was not locked into place.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighApr 17, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
During inspection there were two children in the infant room that were much more than 18m older than the youngest infant.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighApr 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
During inspection a blanket was observed coving the changing mat and diapers were changed without removing the blanket and santizing for the next child.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
HighApr 17, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During the investigation an infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the bed.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighApr 16, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation there were 13 children in the infant room ages 5m - 5 years of age.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
MediumApr 16, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During investigation 8 infants did not have updated feeding instructions. Some children were provided extra food from the classroom instead of the food parents provided.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
Medium HighApr 16, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During investigation it was found a caregiver uses electronic devices for personal business while caring for children.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2025
Medium HighAug 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
* The infant room has baseboard area that is peeling and needs to be repaired. * The Prek room has an electrical outlet box that has pulled away from the wall and needs to be repaired. * Two year old room has outlets that are not covered.
Correction verified Sep 12, 2024
Medium HighMay 24, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc. §746.3501(4)
During the investigation it was found that the operation used a cream on a child that was not approved by the parent.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available during inspection.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2024
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
During inspection a current health inspection was not available.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2024
HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
During inspection the playground had the following safety issues: Large slide piece has large crack on the platform - remove or repair before allowing children on it. Plastic slide requires loose fill but was removed from the playground during inspection Pieces are not 6 feet apart from fence or from each other. A sandbox cover has bolts in four corners that need to be removed or covered.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighFeb 7, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During inspection a classroom was found out of ratio. Children were combined in other classses to put this class into ratio during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 18, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
During the investigation, pre-service training documentation was not available for a caregiver.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2023
HighAug 17, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. An individual who had a pending background check was observed at the operation inside of a classroom.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighApr 26, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
During inspection a caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after changing a diaper.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
HighApr 26, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the inspection a child was observed leaving the area with the children and caregivers and going down the hall several times towards the door to go outside and in and out of a classroom several times without caregivers being aware that the child was out of the room.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
Medium HighApr 26, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervised Naptime Daily §746.2901
During inspection three children were observed napping in an area that was unsupervised and one child was found napping alone in a room unsupervised.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
HighApr 26, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During inspection a classroom has cleaning chemicals within reach of children and a closet is accessible to children with chemicals stored inside.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
MediumApr 26, 2023InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods §746.2205(a)(4)
During inspection children were observed to be sitting in high chairs for over an hour without an activity or being able to get down and be active.
Correction verified May 3, 2023
HighFeb 10, 2023InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
Duiring inspection a carbon monoxide detector was not installed in the building.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
MediumFeb 10, 2023InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
During inspection personall storage for individual belongings was not available for children.
Correction verified Feb 16, 2023
Medium HighFeb 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
During inspection it was found that the playground areas did not have a fence installed.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity78 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:45 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 10, 2023
DirectorChristey Lewis
Phone9035789495
State operation #1764540

Common questions

Does Christey's Kids Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Christey's Kids Learning Center’s hours?

6:45 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Christey's Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Christey's Kids Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Christey's Kids Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Marshall, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Christey's Kids Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 19, 2025: “Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Christey's Kids Learning Center compare with other daycares in Marshall?

It is #11 of 11 centers in Marshall by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Christey's Kids Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 22, 2026. No violations were found 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 1764540 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.