Rainbow Express Learning Academy
Rainbow Express Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in La Porte, TX, licensed for up to 56 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 3 times. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 7). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 12 centers in La Porte and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
I observe two bottles and training cup that were not labeled with child's name of other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
The sleeping cots used during naptime were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information.
The mulch under the outdoor climbing equipment is not at required depth of five inches.
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
I observe a climbing structure in the playground with no loose fill surfacing underneath.
The child safety alarm in the van is located in the front and not the rear as required per minimum standards.
The director is currently not meeting qualifications due to lacking necessary educational requirements.
About this center
Common questions
Does Rainbow Express Learning Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Rainbow Express Learning Academy’s hours?
5:30 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Rainbow Express Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Rainbow Express Learning Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Rainbow Express Learning Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes La Porte, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Rainbow Express Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 23, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Rainbow Express Learning Academy compare with other daycares in La Porte?
It is #12 of 12 centers in La Porte by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Rainbow Express Learning Academy last inspected?
Aug 14, 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 1829198 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.