Town East Learning Center
Town East Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mesquite, TX, licensed for up to 67 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 20). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 36 centers in Mesquite and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the incident report completed by the operation was not share with the child's parent within the required 48 hours timeframe.
One staff was observed without a notarized affidavit.
The operation is found deficient. No fire inspection document was observed for the current year.
One staff was observed without a pre-employment affidavit.
This standard was determined to be a violation. An employee did not use good judgement when they checked a child's temperature using a method not listed in the standards and without notifying the parent of the method that would be used to check the child's temperature.
During the inspection, one infant did not have feeding instructions.
The safety practice documentation was not being maintained at the time of the inspection.
One child did not have the required emergency contact information.
One child did not have the required Immunization Record.
Three children did not have the required Health Statement.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. Damage to lower wall and bleach stains were on flooring in the infant classroom.
A caregiver did not complete required hand washing during routine diapering.
A caregiver was observed completing clerical duties while caring for a group of children.
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver used prohibited discipline and guidance toward children in care.
The Annual Fire Inspection expired 09/30/22.
Staff member record was not available for review.
A staff member who works Summers, Holidays, and days when children are out of school did not have an active or inactive background in the system.
Caregivers placed and allowed infants, walking and non-walking, inside a playhouse without having visual awareness and being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child’s safety. As a result, a child was injured.
Four staff files were not available during the inspection.
Five children's records were unvailable during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Town East Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Town East Learning Center’s hours?
5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Town East Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Town East Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Town East Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Mesquite, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Town East Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2024: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Town East Learning Center compare with other daycares in Mesquite?
It is tied for #34 of 36 centers in Mesquite by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Town East Learning Center last inspected?
Apr 9, 2026. No violations were found 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 1550807 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.